MONTHLY NARRATIVE REPORT

MAY 2017

Office/Division/Unit: ATI-RTC-Cordillera Administrative Region

Thematic Program Activity/ies Highlights of Accomplishments

Enhancing Access to AFE Knowledge Products and Services

E-extension o Continuous information drive and assistance to the e-learners (AEWs, RBOs, students, and other walk-in clients). o Assisted 27 e-learning enrollees. o 11 e-learning enrollees were able to finish their course this month.

Knowledge Center Setting-up & Management

o Continuing coordination to concern FITS Centers for the site visits (FITS assessments and establishments) and MS nomination and assessment

o Assessed MS Nominees for the month: - Mrs. Alicia Alilis of Itogon, Benguet. She is currently engaged in oyster mushroom production and a member

of an organic agriculture organization. - Mr. Albert Sicladoy of Bakun Benguet. He is an organic agriculture practitioner. He is a member of the

Traditional Raisers Organic Farmers Association. He is engaged in blueberry production. - Ms. Elsie Organo of bakun Benguet. She is an organic practitioner. She was nominated for “akbab”, “pekaw”

and “galumaka” – indigenous crops grown around her farm.

o Assessed FITS Centers for the month: - Baguio City Agriculture and Fishery Council (CAFC) - Situated at the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCV),

Baguio City. There is a conducive area provided for the CAFC. Tables, chairs, IEC cabinets, IEC materials, TV and desktop unit are readily available in the area. Possible MS in on aqua phonics.

Knowledge Products Development and Dissemination

o Developed two (2) IEC materials o Reproduced 17605 IEC materials. o Distributed 4487 print and DVD knowledge products o Continuous library management and services. o Attended to the request of 24 walk-in clients o Document and packaged one (1) success story: Mr. Marvin Pascual, OA focal person of LGU-La Trinidad, Benguet o Distributed 90 technology videos o Burned 100 technology videos o Subscribed to 36 newspaper/magazine o Acquired three (3) textbooks/technical manuals o Updated two (2) agency flyers/display boards

Thematic Program

Activity/ies Highlights of Accomplishments

Knowledge Systems Management (ICT Services)

o Continuous ICT maintenance to prevent breakdown and delays of activity implementations.

Communication and Advocacy

o Continuous uploading of articles to the ATI-CAR website. o Continuous uploading of photos to the social media as part of informing the ATI-CAR’s activities. o Development of ATI-CAR leaflet

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: RICE PROGRAM

Provincial Roll - Out of the TOT on Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Use and Operation

Bath 1- May 16-18, 2017 at Tabuk City, Kalinga Batch 2 -May 23-26, 2017 at Municipal Hall, Sta. Marcela, Apayao

- The activity aimed to teach the participants operate the RCM application to facilitate faster

deployment/generation of RCM recommendations. - A total of 54 participants completed the training - Activity and two resource speakers were rated very satisfactory. - Training output was an action plans prepared by the participants.

Launching on the Climate-Smart Farm Business School (CSFBS) and Training on Disaster Risk Reduction for Farmers

- 8 sites of CSFBS were targetted for this year. Identified sites are the following:

1. Poblacion, Luna, Apayao 2. Bangad, Tinglayan, Kalinga 3. Namillangan, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao 4. Potao, Pasil, Kalingga 5. Pudtol, Apayao 6. Conner, Apayao 7. Tabuk, Kalinga 8. Bakun, Benguet

- This month, two (2) sites were launched. Other sites will be launched in June. 1. Alfonso Lista, Ifugao – May 18-19, 2017 2. Cagluan, Pasil, Kalinga - April 11-12, 2017

- Part of the launching is a two-day Training on Climate Disaster Risk Reduction. Aim of the two-day training to increase the level of awareness of farmers on natural hazards and disaster risk with knowledge on disaster management to empower them to support their community in developing disaster-resilient farming activities.

Thematic Program

Activity/ies Highlights of Accomplishments

Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacity of the AF Sector

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

Training on OA for Farmers by AEWs: Training on Organic Agriculture for Organic Agriculture Organization of Dupligan, Tanudan Kalinga – May 24-26, 2017 at Tabuk City Kalinga

- This was a proposal of the Office for Agricultural Services Kalinga for the benefit of their farmers. - Farmers of Kalinga have bombarded their farm land with agricultural chemicals unmindful of the harmful effects

to human health and to the environment. It is also an additional burden on their part because synthetic pesticides, GMO varieties were costly and would require lots of money for investment to farmers.

- Thus, the training was proposed with its aim to encourage the participants to practice organic agriculture and to be oriented on the Departments of Agriculture's OA Program.

- Completed by 25 participants. - Activity and reource speakers were rated very satisfactory.

Training in Support to Organic Agriculture-Internal Control System Installation for SOPA (Phase III) – March 13-17, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- Training aimed to conduct internal inspection of at least 10 identified farmer partners as initial step towards 100% internal farm inspection. With this, 18 farms were internally inspected.

- Completed by 30 farmers - Activity were rated very satifactory. Resource speaker rated excellent.

Training on OA for OA organizations: Training On Organic Agriculture For Organic Farmers of Bakun, Benguet – May 10-12, 2017 at Sinacbat, Bakun Benguet

- The activity aimed to to promote, propagate, develop and implement the practice of organic agriculture in support to a competetive and sustainable organic agriculture industry.

- Completed by 30 highland farmers. - Training outputs were participants group action action plan, fermented organic agriculture product and organic

fermented feeds for livestock. - Activity and resource speakers were rated very satisfactory.

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: HVCD PROGRAM

Training Course on the PNS:Code of Good Agricultural Practices for Coffee with Package of Technology (POT) for Coffee Growers of Kalinga (LGU Proposal)

- Coffee is one of the major crop grown in the province of Kalinga. However, majority of the coffee growers in this province are not following the proper management of package of technology on coffee production. Hence, this training.

- This training aimed to encourage the coffee growers to adopt the package of technology of coffee and implement GAP in their farms so they could apply for certification.

- Completed by 42 coffee growers - Four (4) resource speakers were rated very satisfactory, two (2) were rated excellent. Overall, activity was rated

very satisfactory.

Training Course on GAP-ICS for SAVERS Group (Phase 3) – May 16-19, 2017 at Cotcot, Bangao, Buguias, Benguet

- The training aimed to conduct internal farm inspection to at least 10-15 identified farmer members as initial step towards 100% internal farm inspection for SAVERS members.

- Completed by 24 farmer-members. - Training outputs were inspection plan and draft SAVERS ICS manual. - Resource speakers were rated excellent. Overall, activity was rated very satisfactory.

Training on Computer-Based Data Management (CBDM) for Municipal HVCDP Coordinators and Report Officers of CAR (Batch 2) – May 9-11, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- The training aimed to teach the participants how to organize, process, analyze and package agricultural data using appropriate computer software and applications.

- Completed by 25 extension workers and seven SUC representatives (BSU) - Training output was participants’ action plan. - Activity and resource speaker were rated excellent.

Training of Trainers on Good Agricultural Practices for Fruits and Vegetables for AEWs and GAP Learning Sites of CAR with NC 2 (Batch 3) – May 2-6, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- The training aimed to enhance the participants knowledge and skills on the basic information about the provisions of GAP standards, implementation mechanisms, GAP certification protocols for client dissemination and TESDA NC II Certification.

- Completed by 19 extension workers, one Learning Site owner, four PO representative, one NGO representative and 18 SUC representatives (BSU).

- Out of 43 participants, 41 were assessed and NC II certified on Agricultural Crop Production - Activity and resource speakers were rated excellent.

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: CORN AND CASSAVA PROGRAM

Training on the Installation of Internal Control System (ICS) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on Corn for Culao Agricultural Farmers Association, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Phase 3 – May 23-25, 2017 at Pinukpuk, Kalinga

- The training aimed that atleast 1o farms will be internally inspected against their compliance to the policies, procedures and guidelines embodied in their GAP-ICS manual. Likweise, they are expected to implement their individual compliance plans towards GAP certification.

- The organization completed their ICS Phase 1 and Phase in April. - The implementation is in partnership with the Office of Agricultural Services-Pinukpuk, Kalinga.

Training Course on Good Agricultural Practices for Corn and Cassava Farmers of Abra – May 8-10, 2017 at Poblacion, Bagued, Abra

- The training aimed to teach the participants the basic information on the provisions of the standards, implementation mechanisms and the certification protocols of the Good Agricultural Practices for Cassava in order to encourage them comply with GAP standards and apply for GAP certification.

- Completed by 38 farmers - Training output was participants action plan for compliance with the good agricultural practices requirements.

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: LIVESTOCK PROGRAM

Two on-going Season-Long Trainings

Farmer Livestock School on Sheep Production at Mataguise, Luna, Apayao Farmers Field School on Sustainable Pig Farming at Sagada, Mt. Province

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: 4-H PROGRAM

Adopt a Farm Youth (4-H) with NC II on Crop Production

- On May 30, the one-month adopt a farm youth training were launched at Lamut, Ifugao. Host families will be Aquilina Saguilot’s Organic Farm, Villafuerte Camat’s Integrated Farm and Ivan Baguilat GAP Farm.

- Five 4-Hers will be immersing with their host families to learn their farm technologies that they can adopt for them to become a successful young farmer entrpreneur as a desired outcome of the program.

Gender Sensitivity Training for 4H and RBO Officers of CAR – May 16-17, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- The training aimed to inculcate to the participants gender awareness and sensitivity. - Completed by 13 RBO coordinators, 21 4-Hers and 13 RICs. - Resource speakers were rated excellent. Overall, activity was rated very satisfactory. - Training output was participants’ action plan.

Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities: REGULAR PROGRAM

Training for 4th-6th Class Municipalities: Cooperative Pre-Membership Education Seminar for Barangay Pappa – May 29-31, 2017 at Barangay Pappa, Sablan, Benguet (LGU-Proposal)

- The Pappa farmers are interested to form into cooperative, thus, this training was proposed. - This training is an offshoot of the conducted Trainer’s Congress for ATI-CAR Trainers’ of Training Graduates on

April 26-27, 2017. The proponent of this training, Mr. Rony Carlos was a graduate of the Cooperative Development and Management Training Program.

- Barangay Pappa is one of the Barangay that needs assistance for growth and development. They are a beneficiary of the CHARMP 2 Upscaling project.

- The training was completed by 65 Pappa farmers, RICs, youths and senior citizens Training for IP/IPO: Training on Organic Farming for Mt. Sto Tomas Indigenous People’s Organization, Inc. (MSTIPO) – May 22-24, 2017 at ATI-CAR, Learning Sites and School for Practical Agriculture.

- Training aimed to encourage them practice organic farming and prepare organic feed and concoctions. - Completed by 33 Indigenouse People of Tuba, Benguet who are engaged in farming. - Training outputs were participants action plan and organic concoctions. - Overall, the training was rated very satisfactory.

EARLY CHILD CARE: Responsible Parenthood and RA10354 for RBO and 4H Coordinators and Officers of CAR – May 17-18, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- Completed by 13 RBO Coordinators, 21 4-Hers, and 13 RICs. - Training outputs were action plan and creative food for children taught to the participants - This training is 4in1 - Entertaining (1), Educational (2), Humurous (3), Engaging (4)... Entertaining because the

topics are very interesting. Educational because we learned much on our roles. Humurous because our Resource Speakers makes us laugh for as not to fall asleep during the lecture and Engaging because they let us participate in every activity... All these things we have learned, let us take advantage to apply it first at our HOME.." Arjil Jade Yangken - 4H member of GBDAIS-Kapangan

- The two resource speakers were rated excellent. Overall, activity was rated was very satisfactory.

Training for 22 Poorest Provinces(Mt. Province)-Batch 3: Training on Rice By-Product Processing for MPHRFAC and RIC Officers and Members of Barlig, Mountain Province – May 9-11, 2017 at Homestay Chupac, Barlig, Mountain Province

- Conducted by PLGU-Mt. Province. - Completed by 30 farmers and four youths. - Training outputs were participants’ action plan and heirloom by-products. - Activity and resource speakers were rated very satisfactory.

Extension Support to the 22 Poorest Provinces in the Philippines :ES22PPP

ATI’s Extension Support to Mt. Province (Municipality of Natonin and Paracelis) as Among the 22 Priority Provinces for Agricultural and Rural Development Planning Workshop for the Municipality Paracelis – May 2-5, 2017 at Paracelis, Mt. Province

- Municipality of Paracelis is one of the beneficiary of the program wherein nine organizations will be covered. - Based on the result of the needs assessment, a planning workshop was held to formulate the training and

extension plan for the nine organizations.

*Planning workshop for Natonin were done in April Covenant Signing for the Training and Extension Project for Natonin (May 17, 2017) and for Paracelis (May 18, 2017)

- The Provincial Governor of Mt. Province showed his great support to the program through his presence during the two separate covenant signing spearheaded by the PLGU.

- The purpose of the activity is to forge a covenant of commitment between the PLGU, MLGU, barangay officials and beneficiary organizations to improve the poor condition of the rural communities of the Natonin and Paracelis. Further, this is to ensure that the beneficiaries will take good care of their livelihood projects and will not fail due to negligence.

- It was stipulated in the covenant that the livelihood assistance will be in given in kind and shall be used a planned and governed by government laws and regulations during the life of the projects. Also, the RBO shall refund to ATI any full amount already received as a result of failure of the RBOs.

Presentation and Validation of Training and Extension Plan of Mt. Province – May 30, 2017 at Bontoc, Mt. Province

- After series of meeting, planning workshops, field validations, the training and extension plan was presented to the

PANAT Team and to the Provincial Governor Hon. Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr. - Livelihood projects identified are the following:

a. for Paracelis (9 organizations) ▪ Sustainable Corn Production and Marketing for seven organizations (7 organizations) ▪ Cattle Fattening and Marketing for one organization (1 organization) ▪ Carabao Raising for one organization (1 organization)

b. For Natonin (11 organizations)

▪ Swine Raising and Marketing (6 organizations) ▪ Broiler Raising and Marketing (2 organizations) ▪ Table Egg production (2 organizations) ▪ Coffee Production, Processing and Marketing

- These livelihood projects will be geotagged and be monitored regularly by the Technical Working Group and the

hired Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the ATI.

- Trainings to be conducted for the beneficiaries will be done on-site or coaching type depending on the livelihood project of organization.

Scholarship

1. Diploma in Agricultural Technology-Bachelor in Agricultural Technology (DAT-BAT) Recognition Day of DAT-BAT Scholars – May 26, 2017 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - List of DAT-BAT scholars from CAR

a. John Rey Ganasi b. Jeffrey Saytoc c. Jovanni Baggay d. Arnel Gunnawa e. Jaspher Tomas f. Jestoni Abacco g. Roxanne Toriano h. Nardalyn Agnaya i. Wendy Santiban j. Joshua Moile

- Scholars from CAR got a special award – “Awong Chi Gangsa” - Also, they were conferred with NC II on Animal Production and Agricultural Crop Production - The scholars will be attending their graduation on June 6, 2017 at Agoo Campus with their parent.

2. Academic and Technology Integration - Education Program for out-of-school youth (ATI-EP) - The 13 scholars have completed their field learning exercises at Cosmic Farm, Villafuerte Camat’s Integrated Farm

and at the Lily of the Valley Farm. - At present, they are undertaking their NC I assessment on Crop Production at the Center’s OA Farm. They are being

assessed by Mr. Jameson Lopez of Kalinga State University.

Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in AFE

Partnership

RIC and 4-H Provincial Agricultural Conference – May 4, 2017 at Benguet Sports Complex, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet - Participated by the 4-H Focal Person Mr. Jener Dizon - Held as part of the organizational strengthening of the Rural Based Organization of the Benguet Province. - Aside from orientation and updating on the RBO status, mini-exhibit and stalls for the agricultural products, flower

arrangement and food processing were included.

Atok MAFC Officers and Members Meeting at Atok, Benguet - RBO focal Mr. Cristino Balancio was invited as speaker.

Launching of IMPACT (Agromet Technology Project) Philippines piloted at Buguias – May 17, 2017 at Buguias, Benguet

- Attended by Engr. Randy Soriano, representing ATI-CAR. - He was tasked to deliver the closing remark wherein he said that the success of the project lies in the hands of

everyone who is involved. Further, he said that the project will help everyone in the long run. What’s the matter is not how the project was started but how it will be completed and be sustained.

Inception Meeting on the BAR-funded Heirloom Rice Project in CAR – May 18, 2017 at Banaue, Ifugao - Attended by the TCS II Arlene L. Flores - The BAR has provided additional 5M budget for CAR’s Heirloom Rice Project, in addition to the 8 million budget

allocated by the RFO Rice program. One of the four components of the program is on Capability Building where ATI is involved. Particularly, the TOT-FFS curriculum has been revised to shorten the implementation.

20th Regional Cooperative Month Celebration – May 16, 2017 at BBCCC Building, Assumption Road, Baguio City

- It was suggested that communications will be sent to line agencies to request all the regional directors to appoint a person per line agency to attend meetings to sustain line of thought of every participating representatives.

Scaling-up AFE Innovations Innovations -

Improving Enabling Environment and Quality of Governance

Field Monitoring

Monitoring of Learning Sites/School for Practical Agriculture - Aquilina Saguilot’s Organic Farm (LS) – the farm needs further improvement in terms of its holding area,

composting facilities, nurseries and greenhouses. Also, farm needs more farm maintenance. The farm is already registered with BIR. Expressed priority need is the expansion of its holding area.

- Villafuerte Camat’s Integrated Farm (SPA) – the farm is well organized with signboards and labels properly positioned. Expressed priority need is the construction of its lodging house.

- Ivan Baguilat’s GAP Farm (LS) – Holding area and lodging house still being constructed. Farm produce are being sold at the organic market put up by Mr. Baguilat.

Staff Development

Initiated by ATI • Values Orientation Workshop

- Attended by Ms. Maribeth Malanna and Ms. Resley Ann Sumedca, both new entrants of the ATI. - According to Ms. Malanna, learnins from this training is very important especially to them as new entrants to

continually improve and provide quality government service for the betterment of the life of clients and the country.

• Agricultural Machinery Operations NC II on Milking Operations for Trainers and Assessors – May 8-12, 2017 at Muñoz, Nueva Ecija - Completed by the Livestock Focal Person Ms. Maribeth M. Ladu-an - According to Ms. Ladua-na, the Milking Operation is also a perceived need of the region due to the pronouncement

of Secretary Piñol to re-establish the improve the Baguio Dairy Farm and other provincial dairy farm centers in Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province and others that can serve as training center for dairy.

• Tales to tell: Writeshop on Success Stories in Agriculture – May 8-12, 2017 at Pampanga

- Completed by the Information Officers, Ms. Jaila Sagpa-ey and Mr. Adrian Chris Velasco. - Output of Ms. Sagpa-ey and Mr. Velasco is the success story of Mr. Marvin Pascual of LGU-La Trinidad, Benguet and

Magsasakang Siyentista Cornelio Matias of Bauko, Mt. Province. • Completed Staff Work and Facilitating Skills – March 4-5, 2017 at ATI-CAR

- The training was to equip the participants on how to come up with an accomplished/completed program of work, guided and implemented with a well-planned structure.

- Also, facilitating skills were included to further empower the skills of the participants. - Completed by Ms. Jam Balingan and Ms. Liza David

• Enumerators and Data Encoding Training – May 2-5, 2017 at Tagbilaran City, Bohol

- The training is in support to the conduct of needs assessment for the ATI Tier 2 Program (Increasing Agricultural Productivity towards food Security and Poverty Alleviation: Extension Support to the Poorest Provinces with Highest Poverty Incidence in the Philippines).

- Completed by Ms. Cherry Sinong

Non-training Activities Attended

• 65th Farm Youth (4-H) National Convention “4-H Agrillennials: Stepping Up to the Challenges in Agriculture” – May 22-26, 2017 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City - Participated by the 4-H Focal Person, Mr. Jener Dizon. He was among the 15 delegates representing the region.

• Rice Achievers Awarding Ceremony – May 22-24, 2017 - Participated by the TCS II, Dr. Arlene L. Flores

• Core Group Meeting with the AFE Key Officials for the Development of the AFE Performance Standards – May 25, 2017 at ATI-Central Office - Participated by the TCS I, Ms. Myrna B. Sta. Maria

• Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ATI Scoreboard – May 23-24, 2017 at ATI-Central Office - Participated by the TCS I, Ms. Myrna B. Sta. Maria

• GACPA 39th Annual National Convention at Iloilo Convention Center – May 24-27, 2017 at Iloilo City - Attended by the Accountant, Ms. Aiza Abdul

• Meeting on the Proposed Registration of ATI Learning Sites for Intellectual Property Rights – May 17, 2017 at ATI-Central Office - Attended by the TCS II Arlene L. Flores - The meeting was called by Dir. Taposok for all Training Center Directors and Division Heads to decide on matters

related to the proposed IPR for th LSs of ATI. • Dialogue with Secretary Emmanuel Piñol – May 10, 2017 at Tabuk City, Kalinga

- Attended by the TCS II Dr. Arlene L. Flores

Figure 1. ECC Training: Creative foods for children prepared

Figure 4.. RCM Training: Ms. Myrna Garao of OAS, Kalinga explaining their assigned tasks to the RCM participants

Figure 2. CBDM Training: The speaker answering assisting the participants during the workshop

Figure 1. GAP Cassava training: Presentation of "My GAP certified farm"

Figure 6. GST: Visioning a Gender-Fair Society

Figure 3. RCM Training: Hands-on

References:

Accomplishments reports (TACRs, EOSA, Field Monitoring Report) Training/Activity Designs

Figure 2.Provincial Governor of Mt. Province Hon. Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. encouraging the PANAT Team

Figure 8. Covenant Signing for the Training and Extension Support to Mt. Province

Figure 9. Monitoring of Villafuerte Camat's Integrated Farm

Figure 10. Hands-on for the organic concoctions Figure 11. Rice by-product processing Figure 3. CSFBS Launching

Prepared by: Noted by:

CHERRY S. SINONG ARLENE L. FLORES, Ph.D. PEO I TCS II Date: Date: