MONTHLY NARRATIVE REPORT

Page 1 of 17 ATI-QF/PPD-31 Rev. 00 Effectivity Date: July 20, 2017

MONTHLY NARRATIVE REPORT November 2020

Center/Division: RTC-CAR

THEMATIC

PROGRAM ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Enhancing

Access to

AFE

Knowledge

Products

and Services

Activity: Use of ICT Resources

▪ Maintained/updated the Center’s website and social media accounts (facebook, twitter, instagram)

o 14 uploads with 351 page views o reached 4,113 individuals

▪ There were 31 queries responded throughout the month most of which

were about ATI UA, ATI online courses, vegetable pests and management, poultry (chicken) pests and diseases.

30 clients provide

ATI-CAR video documentation in support

to the celebration of NRAM

ATIng Kaalaman radio broadcast weekly winners posted at the ATI

social media account

ATI-CAR joins the NRAM and 6th Organic

Agriculture Month


Enhancing

Access to

AFE

Knowledge

Products

and Services

Activity: School-on-the-Air

SOA broadcast in partnership with the DZNQ-FM 96.7mhz Radyo Kasaranay in Apayao

Title: SOA on Hybrid Rice Production Using Palay Check as A Guide for Apayao

This month, the SOA in Apayao ended with the following topics discussed:

✓ November 8, 2020 - Selection of Quality Seeds

✓ November 10, 2020 - Farm Plan and Budgeting

✓ November 17, 2020 - Farm Plan and Budgeting (Part 2 Source of Capital,

Financial Literacy, Loan Management), e-Extension

In partnership with the DZNQ-FM 96.7mhz Radyo Kasaranay owned by Apayao State

College (ASC), the faculty members of the Agriculture Department of the ASC, served as

anchors for the SOA on Hybrid Rice Production Using Palay Check as A Guide for Apayao.

Recorded version is being aired for Pudtol and Flora, Apayao. Free airing is scheduled

every at 6AM-7AM every Tuesdays and 5AM-6AM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Certificates of completion or attendance shall be distributed to the

participants/graduates by their respective SOA coordinators.

Activity: Knowledge Products (KP) Management

Knowledge Products Digitized

1 technology-based knowledge product on Squash Production was digitized

this month. Accordingly, squash is a member of the cucurbit family. It is locally

known as “Kasalaba” or “Calabaza”.

Knowledge Products Translated to Local Dialects

Translated to Iloko Version was the KP titled “Avoid Spraying within 40 Days”

under the Rice Program. This was translated as “Lik-likan iti ag-spray iti

umuna nga 40 aldaw kalpasan a mai-raep iti bunubon a pagay”

Knowledge Products Reproduced and Distributed

This month, 463 print materials were reproduced and distributed. These

print materials were provided together with the provision of starter kits

during the face to face coaching on urban gardening/ home gardening and

clients who came to the Center.


Enhancing

Access to

AFE

Knowledge

Products

and Services

Activity: Promotions in Various Media (Radio Broadcast)

ATIng Kaalaman Sa Agrikultura Through the Mountain Province Broadcasting Corporation (MPBC) DZWT 540, the continuation of ATI-CAR airing to promote Urban Agriculture Technologies every Wednesday from 11:00 to 11:30 in the morning was undertaken. This month, three episodes were aired for the ATIng Kaalaman sa Agrikultura radio broadcast. • The 17th episode of ATIng Kaalaman sa Agrikultura, focused on “Food Safety Act of 2013”.

This was discussed by Dr. Cristine Esnara, Senior Agriculturist of the ATI-CAR on November 11, 2020. During the broadcast, she enlightened the listeners on what the act is all about. Accordingly, the Food Safety Act law is an act to strengthen the food safety regulatory system in the country to protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food products, and for other purposes. This is an act to protect the public from food-borne and water-borne illnesses and unsanitary foods.

• The 18th episode of ATIng Kaalaman sa Agrikultura focused on “National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) and Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)”. This was discussed by Engr. Randy Soriano, Training Specialist II, and Ms. Resley Ann Sumedca, Agriculturist I of the ATI-CAR.

• For the 19th episode, this was a continuation to the previous topic on “NRAM and RCEF” discussed by Mr. Maximino R. Aromin, Jr., Information Officer III of the ATI-CAR.

Each broadcast has corresponding questions and weekly winners are announced and are

awarded with prizes at the Center.

Activity: Knowledge Center Management Individuals served

Twelve (12) individuals were served through the provision of requested print materials at the library throughout the month.

Guest Speaker Dr.

Cristine Esnara

together with the co-

anchor Mr. Maximino

R. Aromin, Jr.

Engr. Randy Soriano and

Ms. Resley Ann Sumedca

discussed on NRAM and

RCEF

Guest Speaker Mr.

Maximino R. Aromin, Jr

on RCEF


Title: National Rice Awareness Month 2020 Celebration: “Grow Local. Buy Local. Eat Local #Support our Farmers”

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The Department of Agriculture through its bureaus and implementing agencies like the Agricultural

Training Institute, is annually celebrating the National Rice Awareness every November in pursuant

to Presidential Proclamation No. 524 s. 2014. With the theme “𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹. 𝗕혂𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹. 𝗘𝗮혁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹.

#𝗦혂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿혁𝗢혂𝗿𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿혀” this year’s 𝗡𝗮혁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲혀혀 𝗠𝗼𝗻혁𝗵 (NRAM) celebration is a

sequel to last year’s campaign. It aims to promote the rice value chain (farm to table) from production,

postharvest, marketing, to the consumption of locally produced rice to raise awareness of the general public, and strengthen the partnership between producers, policymakers, and consumers.

However this time, it underscores not only marketing and consumption but also production of local

rice. It seeks to rally various rice stakeholders, such as farmers to optimize farm yields by using yield-

enhancing and cost-reducing technologies; local government units and other institutions to support

our farmers especially in buying their harvests at a reasonable price; and the rice-consuming public to

patronize our locally-produced rice. It also seeks to gather various rice stakeholders and farmers will

be able to optimize yields while producing nutritious rice for Filipinos, private-public institutions, and

the local government units (LGU) to help promote our local rice and consumers in return to help by

valuing and patronizing their produce.

Aside from promoting the local produce of our rice farmers, NRAM is utilized as an advocacy campaign

to lobby policies on developing programs to support our local rice farmers and promote partnerships between government and other stakeholders.

In support to the celebration, the Center, in coordination with the Municipal Agriculture Office of La

Trinidad, Benguet, marked the 2020 NRAM with local and indigenous rice-based food products on

November 11, 2020. This year’s menu includes “sinaig” or fermented heirloom rice which is the

precursor of the famous rice wine. Another dish is a specialized suman, called “sumanko”, with

strawberry as fillings. Ms. Remedios Daguasi, farmer processor, demonstrated the preparation of

“sinaig” while Ms. Hannah Marie Madayag presented the steps in making the specialized suman.

Through the Centers’ corporate account, a video documentation was uploaded showing the process to

prepare “sinaig”.

The ATI-CAR culminates the celebration of the National Rice Awareness by its pledge to continually grow local, buy local and eat local in support to our local farmers.

Specialized dish, sumanko (left) and sinaig, fermented heirloom rice (right)

Promoting local rice and rice-based

products to ATI-CAR staff TCD Arlene Flores sharing message to

ATI-CAR staff during the launching

Farmers at Jacob's Farm joins the

celebration of NRAM

ATI-CAR pledge to continually grow local, buy

local, and eat local in support to farmers

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Strengthening

Competitiveness

and Capacity of

the AF Sector

Title: Coaching on Urban Agriculture/ Home Gardening for

Thanksgiving Multi-purpose Cooperative Members, Thanksgiving

Multi-purpose Cooperative Hall, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet, November 20,2020

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One batch of face-to-face coaching on Urban Agriculture/ Home Gardening was

conducted in Thanksgiving Multi-purpose Cooperative Hall, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet,

under the Regular Program. The activity was funded by the cooperative themselves

and technical support thru coaching and starter kits was provided by ATI-CAR as its

counterpart. This was attended by 18 members of the cooperative.

Generally, this training/coaching intervention aimed to let the participants establish

their urban agriculture ventures for their household consumption. Specifically, the

participants shall be able to describe the urban agriculture production strategies and

the applicable technologies, explain the production practices of their chosen

vegetables and/or animals to raise and explain 5S, food safety, crop programming and

records keeping as applies to urban agriculture.

Impressions:

"In behalf of the cooperative we thank the Institution and the staff for responding in our

request. We're new to urban gardening as we're used on planting ornamentals and

succulents. So as of today, we will also venture into home gardening, will grow plants

that we'll eat, healthy for the mind and body”. - Emma U. Golocan, TMPC Manager,

Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet

Mr. Charlie Sagudan giving brief

overview of the Urban Agriculture

Program

Mr. Edwin Dicksen demonstrating the

process of calcium phosphate

Participants prepare concoctions such as FFJ, FPJ & FAA


Strengthening

Competitiveness

and Capacity of

the AF Sector

Title: Coaching/ Training on Rice Crop Manager Advisory Service for

Agricultural Extension Workers of CAR, ATI-CAR, BSU Compound, La

Trinidad, Benguet, November 23-27, 2020

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Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Advisory is a web-based platform that consolidates RCM and

complementary decision-making tools and services into one integrated advisory and information

service for rice-based farming in the Philippines.

RCM provides farmers with a personalized crop and nutrient management recommendation for

rice fields through a one-page printout and text messages to the farmer.

Completed by 25 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs), the 5-day training aimed to let the

participants develop their skills in the operation of the RCM Advisory Service and GPS Device,

inputting data on the website, and their social skills in interviewing farmers. Specifically, they shall

be able to register and verify account in the RCM User Registration, register farmer and farm lots

and upload GPX file using RCM Farmer and Farm Lot Registration, operate the latest version of RCM

both online and offline modes, provide one-page RCM recommendation to a registered farmer after

RCM interview, substantially answer RCM questions and recommendations generated from the

farmers, and prepare an action plan for implementation in their respective areas.

There were 10 modules discussed through Zoom application. Resource persons during the training

were Ms. Resley Ann G. Sumedca, Agriculturist I of the ATI-CAR and Mr. Melfer Gaspar, Agriculturist

I of DA-RFO.

Impressions:

“In behalf of Abra participants, we would like to say thank you for this training. This is my first time to join online

training and mas maganda pa rin ang face–to–face kasi mas nakaka–focus kami sa training compared pag

ganitong online na maraming distractions. When ATI posted a pre–registration about this training, nagregister

agada ko kasi ito ang inaantay ko na training para makapagsimula kami dito sa municipality namin. I was

expecting na sana may ibibigay na kit and surprisingly, they did provide us training kit like GPS and modules.

This is a big help para sa mas mabilis na pa – geotag sa ating mga rice fields. Ang problema lang pag online

training ay ang connectivity but we were able to fix it naman. The hard copy of modules was a big help kasi pag

hindi kami maka–connect sa internet, we can browse the modules provided para makahabol kami sa topic. And

the field activity was okay because the half–day given to us was morethan enough para puntahan ang mga

farmers. And the training itself was good, the team was well–prepared and the resource person were able to

explain to modules well.” - Domnique Jaxz Acnam, MAO, Danglas, Abra

“Thank you for this training, we attended trainings on RCM but marami palang pagbabago dito sa RCM, noon ay

provision lang ng fertilizer recommendation sa farmers and RCM. Now ay ay may karagdagang components na

like farmer and farm lot registration and pati pag–measure ng area ni farmer using GPS. And we hope na meron

pang refresher ito na darating if there are updates regarding this RCM.” - Japhet Agbayani, AT, Sta. Marcela,

Apayao

RCM resource persons Ms. Resley

Ann G. Sumedca and Mr. Melfer

Gaspar

AEW participants attending RCM

through Zoom application

Participants during their field activity, farmer interview and field

measurement


Strengthening

Competitiveness

and Capacity of

the AF Sector

Title: Training on Barangay Health Care and Management for Tabuk

City, Tampco Inn, Tabuk City, October 27-29, 2020

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The livestock industry provides a big chunk of income and ensures food security for the

people. They are the major asset for rural households throughout the developing world and

are increasingly regarded as a means of reducing poverty. When the animals of a certain place

are hit with a plaguing epidemic, it poses a big problem for that area's economy as well as the

food supply. In addition, many rural areas are characterized by limited or no accessibility to

veterinary services aggravated by this COVID-19 wherein movement of people is restricted.

The Paravets/Barangay Animal Health Workers (BAHW) are volunteer workers for the

government that enhance the delivery of basic services in their respective areas. It has

observed that there is a demand for people to implement the animal health programs. Indeed,

there is a need for workers who could implement the government's activities, and the answer

came through the BAHW. Although there may be big-time commercial growers, the ones that

are hit the most and the hardest, and probably comprise the biggest percentage of the industry, are the small - to - medium scale farmers.

The training aimed to perform basic animal health care practices. Specifically, participants

shall be able to identify animal health care practices and problems, prepare and maintain

animal health records and other-relevant activities, demonstrate preparation of ethnovet

medicine, perform the basic veterinary and husbandry practices necessary in the barangay, and explain the Animal Welfare Act. This was actively participated by 20 BAHW members.

The participants took their oath with the City Veterinarian and City Mayor of Tabuk City to

perform basic animal husbandry practices in their respective barangays in coordination with

the City Veterinary Office of Tabuk City and become barangay coordinators for activities

related to animal production, rabies vaccination and others.

Hands on activities to complement the lectures discussed inside the classroom

Awards on the highest increment during the post test awarded by City Veterinarian Dr. Fermin

Quinto, Asst. City Veterinarian Dr. Carmen Wanas


Strengthening

Competitiveness

and Capacity of

the AF Sector

Activity: Distribution of livestock starter kits to qualified

beneficiaries

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All operating units of the Department of Agriculture are directed to implement the Urban

Agriculture Program and required to refocus their programs and projects to massively

implement the Program. As specified in the Secretary's MC No. 08 an MC No. 13, the

Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) shall develop modules on urban agriculture; conduct

training for the target clientele of the program; provide starter kits, small farm tools and

small animals (poultry and swine)

This month, ATI-CAR in coordination with the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU)

of respective barangays, distributed layer type chickens, cockerels, and one sack feeds to

qualified participants as part of the starter kits in the conduct of coaching on Urban

Agriculture/ Home Gardening.

Areas covered were:

a. La Trinidad, Benguet:

- Barangay Ambiong - Barangay Betag - Barangay Balili - Barangay Tawang - Barangay Shilan - Barangay Poblacion - Barangay Lubas

b. Tublay, Benguet

b. Itogon, Benguet

- Barangay Tuding - Barangay Dalupirip - Barangay Tinongdan - Barangay Poblacion

A total of 172 recipients were provided with small animals and one sack of feeds each.

Distribution of chickens and one sack of feeds in Tublay, Benguet

Distribution of chickens and one sack of feeds in Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet

ATI-CAR staff assisting in the distribution of chickens and feeds


Strengthening

Competitiveness

and Capacity of

the AF Sector

Activity: Other Techno-Demo Sites Established/ Enhancement

The establishment of the Community Urban Agriculture Model Farm

is the fulfillment of the project on Urban Agriculture. It is a special

extension modality to ensure continues supply and availability of

food in the urban areas.

Under the Regular Program, Community Urban Agriculture Model

Farm established was the Happy Hallow Happy Hallow Rurban

Improvement Association (HHRIO)

This is led by the Highly Urbanized City Agriculture and Fisheries

Council (HUCAFC). Located in Baguio City, the site is being operated

with 15 members. The area is about 250 m2 with an estimated area

100 m2 with a greenhouse assisted by the DA-RFO. During the visit,

the establishment of the receiving area at the same time packing

area was recommended and together with putting of hollow blocks

or bricks on the plot beds.

The organization received their 100,000 funds for the

establishment of their urban agriculture farm. The roles and

responsibilities as partner in urban gardening were reiterated to

them for their strict compliance. They were also reminded to

implement the project based on approved proposal and liquidate

the amount after the completion of the project.

Orientation and MOA Signing for the Community Urban Garden in Happy

Hallow Rurban Improvement Organization


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AFE Studies

2020 AFE RBME Survey

The main purpose of the AFE 2020 Results-based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) system is to determine the results of ATI interventions –policies, programs, and projects – as it answers the “so what” question. If ATI have successfully implemented its interventions, did these interventions produce the actual and intended results for its beneficiaries? Did ATI achieved the changes that was envisioned when it first developed these interventions? But with the delay in its conduct due to travel restrictions and strict quarantine protocols brought about by the current health crisis in the country, the 2017 training graduates that were sampled as respondents to the survey were not reached. Nevertheless, the ATI-CAR staff has tried to contact these farmer respondents through mobile phones with the contact numbers registered 3 years ago.

To strategize the collection of data and with the approval of the Center management, the ATI-CAR staff engaged the assistance of the provincial local government units in partnership with their respective municipal agriculture offices. Coordination were done thru the assigned Municipal Agriculturists in the area via phone calls, e-mails and FB messengers. Identified MAs/AEWs to assist in the RBME Survey were briefly oriented thru phone calls and their FB messenger accounts as follows:

AREA OF COVERAGE NAME OF AEWs/POSITIONS 1. San Quintin, Abra Carina S. Garces, OIC-MA 2. Flora, Apayao Karen C. Columna, AT

3. Bauko, Mt. Province Ely Rose P. Felipe, Ag. II Carolyn B. Wandalen, MA

4. Sagada, Mt. Province Carmen M. Fomeg-as, Sr. Ag. 5. Rizal, Kalinga Isabelo M. Dawaton, MA

Accomplished questionnaires were transmitted to ATI-CAR thru e-mail for scanned/pictures, couriers and public utility buses. As a result, there were 57 farmer graduates/respondents interviewed for the survey. Problem encountered was that some sampled farmer respondents were no longer available or changed residence/migrated. As a recommendation, replacements were made based on the directory of training graduates for the particular training course conducted.

Throughout the month, the collected data was processed for submission to the Central Office. Also, the write-up was submitted

to ATI-CO, PPD through email address [email protected].


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Title: ATI-CAR CY 2020 Quarter 3 Inhouse

Review Activity and FY2021 Planning Inputs, ATI-

CAR Cafeteria, BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet,

November 3, 2020

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The activity aimed to discuss and analyze the Center's physical and financial performance for the 3rd

Quarter of 2020 and provide feedback/updates on status of Urban Agriculture Program 2020, radio

broadcast accomplishment, status of module development, and list of 2021 Interventions by Semester/ by

Program/ by Province.

• The 3rd Quarter Physical Accomplishment report was presented by Ms. Vilma L. Lumbas, Planning Officer Designate. The presentation was in accordance with the 6 AFE Thematic Program of ATI as the OPMES is not yet calibrated with the Enhanced AFE Strategic Plan for 2020-2022. The basis of monitoring were Quarter 1 Targets, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3 Refocused Targets, used the Key Performance Indicators of 2017, and submitted reports and other supporting documents. General remarks/recommendations/findings were discussed for continuous improvement of operations TCD Arlene Flores advised to substantiate explanations on the Remarks columns of the presentation for traceability and easy accounting of accomplishments reported.

• For the 3rd Semester Financial Accomplishment, it was presented by Ms. Glorinita

Lasuden, Accounting Staff. After the presentation on the financial status and performance

of ATI-CAR, some findings and concerns were raised by the Finance Unit for immediate

action: Unobligated balances that was not yet utilized/obligated due to ongoing activities

being implemented; and the realignment of the 5.7M Corn Program fund from ATI-CO for

the 3 Village LSA-4.5M, Program Mgt-600k, LSA enhancement of 600k w/c was turned into

training component.

• Feedbacking

1. Status of Urban Agriculture Program 2020 by Ms. Brandy K. Laoyan, PMESU. A brief summary of accomplishment of the UA Program as of October 30, 2020 was presented by PMESU covering the 6 program components. The result of the study was also presented which covered information on the Respondents Profiles, Urban Agriculture Program, Farming Experience and Household Food Consumption.

2. Radio Broadcast Accomplishment Report by Mr. Maximo R. Aromin, Jr, ISS. The ATIng Kaalaman sa Agrikultura conducted 16 episodes with 12 topics discussed by 10 speakers who were experts on the subject matters. As a result 18,907 views were generated and 728 likes were reported during the airing of the said program in support

Ms. Vilma L. Lumbas presenting the ATI-CAR

Quarter 3 Physical Performance

Ms. Glorinita B. Lasuden presenting the ATI-CAR

Quarter 3 Financial Performance


to the UA Program. There were 1,104 texters that participated in the selection of winners for the promo-questions.

3. Status of Module Development by Ms. Jam R. Balingan, CDMSS. As part of the Work from Home output, the technical staff revisited the Center's phased training programs where writing and organizing training modules were done. In summary, there were 53 modules organized: CDMSS-29; PASS-15; and ISS-9.

4. List of 2021 Interventions by Semester/by Program/by Province as Presented by Designated Program Coordinators. As the Center is tasked to prepare its deliverables in view of FY2021, the lists of FY2021 interventions by semester, by program and by province were presented by the designated program coordinators of Rice, Corn and Cassava, HVCD, OA, Livestock, Regular (various ESETS, PMESU & AFSU), 4H Club, RBO & Info. Services. The respective presentations were commented for enhancement based on planning guidelines and directives received.

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Title: 2020 QUARTER 4 STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Training

on Basic Photography and Enhancing Visual Presentation

for ATI-CAR staff, Aspulan Hall, ATI-CAR, November 16-17,

2020

At the ATI’s operation, activity documentation through visual pictures and videos are standard procedures that require skill in photography. This skill enables the staff to capture quality images that complements whatever documented output there is to prepare, present or submit. Somehow, it adds credibility and value to the reports being submitted. The training was conceptualized for the staff as a worthy endeavor to improve skills on photography which is necessary for the implementation of training and extension programs of the institute.

• Being one of the resource persons, Mr. Reynaldo Versoza, Admin. Asst.II, discussed topics on how to enhance visual presentations with the use of any medium like lay-outing softwares (MS Publisher, Photoshop, etc.), cartolina paper, manila paper, and others. Through this training, the participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and principles on enhancing their visual presentations. Mr. Versoza further elaborated the different kinds of presentations like flip-chart, PowerPoint Presentations, poster, and others. In addition, he also expounded the importance of using colors in every text, and the different combinations of each colors.

• Mr. Ernesto Raguro, Retired Audio-Visual Technician of the ATI-CAR, delivered his topic on

the proper handling and basic functions of a DSLR Camera. In order to be understood, he

Mr. Charlie Sagudan presenting interventions for

Organic Agriculture Program

Mr. Reynaldo Versoza showing some example

of the non-projected media


tried to expound and amplify the use of ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. Mr. Raguro presented the functions of the physical part of a camera. Moreover, he also gave some tips on making an audio-visual presentation.

Part of the training was a practicum on photography where the participants applied the knowledge and principles that Mr. Ernesto Raguro discussed. After taking photos, every section/unit compiled and presented their outputs by with comments and suggestions given by Mr. Raguro and Mr. Versoza. Impressions:

"This activity helps me to improve my photography knowledge and skills. I hope that this kind of activity was conducted even before because I acknowledge that I am not good on taking pictures. I am happy because during the practicum I discovered my camera settings on my phone and was able to use it. Having this training on Basic photography boost my confidence to capture for keeps and beautiful memories." - Tessie B. Lingbanan, Admin Officer II "Way back then, when Sir Ernesto is not yet retired from ATI-CAR, he taught me some of the techniques but while he is discussing I assessed that there are a lot of things for me to learn. It's nice that he is here again to discuss his expertise. Thank you Sir Erning for the additional inputs on the Basic Photography. it's not really enough when you knew little, there's always room for improvement" - Aldrin D. Guerrero, Admin Aide III "Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on the basic photography. I have learned so much. Honestly, I know some terminologies but I don't know how to use it like the shutter speed, ISO and aperture. As one of the TMT in trainings, I saw it very relevant because in training we have to take action photos." - George C. Changitan, Assistant for Technical Operations (JO)

Mr. Ernesto Raguro demonstrating the proper

way of handling a camera

ATI-CAR staff taking shots during the practicum on

basic photography


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Monitoring:

1. Status of the Action Plan

Implementation

Action plans are prepared by every participant at the end of every training. This is to meet the needed objectives of the

training after the participants return to their offices or localities.

For the year, the Career Development and Management Services Section (CDMSS) started with the follow up of the AEWs

action plan especially on the Training of Trainers conducted for 2019.

7 trainings conducted in 2019 were followed-up (Basic Course on Extension Delivery for New AEWs of CAR, Training on Gender

Fair Language for AEWs and GFPS Members of CAR, Training of Trainers (TOT) on Climate SMART Farm Business School (CSFBS)

for Rice AEWs of CAR, Training of Trainers on Inbred Rice Seed Production and Farm Mechanization, Training on Organic

Agriculture for AEWs and Farmers of CAR with OA Production NCII, Training of Trainers’ on FSTP Implementation: The Corn-

Based Farmer-Scientists, and Training on Swine Artificial Insemination for AEWs of CAR conducted on May 27-31, 2019)

Regular:

1. Basic Course on Extension Delivery for New AEWs of CAR on May 20-23, 2019 with 34 participants. Out of the 34 participants, only 29 responded and 5 were unreachable. 19 respondents have fully implemented their action plans and they were facilitated by with financial support from the LGU and NGAs and some have used personal expenses. Meanwhile, 3 mentioned that they have partially implemented their action plan. Reasons indicated for not being able to accomplish their action plan included transferring to other agency, no budget allotted, piled up programs, due to pandemic, targets were refocused, and they just ended with a project proposal only.

2. Training on Gender Fair Language for AEWs and GFPS Members of CAR on September 18-19, 2019 with 29 participants. Five (5) respondents have fully accomplished their action plan, 6 have partially implemented and there were 10 who have not implemented yet. There were 8 unreachable participants. There were also problems encountered with the implementation of GAD action plan that was identified by the AEWs and GFPS member of CAR. These were traditional barriers, ie culture, negative responses, non-receptive perception on GAD, notion that GAD is for women only, and lack of financial support

Rice:

3. Training of Trainers (TOT) on Climate SMART Farm Business School (CSFBS) for Rice AEWs of CAR on May 15-24, 2019 with 31 participants. More than half (65.22%) of the respondents said that they have not yet implemented their action plan due to the following reasons: lack of fund, transferred to other work, cancelled due to the pandemic, simultaneous activities, no budget, difficulty in convening farmers, and having no integrated farming site. Meanwhile, 1 has partially implemented the action plan and 7 were already done implementing with the help of financial and logistic support from LGUs/NGAs.


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4. Training of Trainers on Inbred Rice Seed Production and Farm Mechanization on November 4-16, 2019 with 39 participants. Twelve (12) respondents have fully implemented their action plan and 16 said that they have not yet started implemented. On problem encountered was the lack of rotavator machine to be used for land preparation. They requested for the needed machinery to PhilMech. For the action taken, it was advised that for those operating under the Farm School by TESDA, rent of machineries used for hands-on is included in the budgetary requirement by TESDA. There were 11 unreachable respondents.

Organic Agriculture:

5. Training on Organic Agriculture for AEWs and Farmers of CAR with OA Production NCII and Training of Trainers’ on FSTP Implementation on September 23-27, 2019 with 29 participants. During the training, one of the enabling objectives was for these AEWs to prepare an action plan for the conduct of OA training & extension activities in their municipality. To date, 17 AEWs mentioned that they have fully implemented their action plans through their personal expenses, financial support from the OMAg office, man power from the LGU, family members and hired labors. There were 3 AEWs who said that they have partially implemented their action plans and reasons for partial implementation were the updating of farmers through RSBSA and monitoring of organic farms and focusing on the production of native pigs. In addition, 9 AEWs were not able to implement their action plans due to the effect of COVID-19 where scheduled activities were postponed, programs were refocused, limited mobility, unable to procure materials, outbreak of ASF, and implementation of other activities like Rice Resiliency Project. There were also activities that were implemented by the AEWs that were not included in the action plan. These activities included composting, vermicomposting, hog raising, poultry raising and feed formulation for livestock, vegetable production, preparation of natural farming inputs, seedling propagation, crop programing, and assistance in the conduct of ICS for OA productions and monitoring of farmers on their vegetable production.

Corn and Cassava:

6. Training of Trainers’ on FSTP Implementation: The Corn-Based Farmer-Scientists on June 18-20, 2019 with 28 participants. During the monitoring, there were 27 participants who responded, while one participant was unreachable. No respondent has fully accomplished their action plan and 31.29% or 11 respondents said that they have partially implemented their action plan. Reasons indication for partial implementation included lack of support and manpower from the LGU, ongoing implementation of the ATI Village Learning Site, ongoing canvassing of materials and farm inputs, ongoing field activities of the OMAg, and 2 mentioned that they will implement their action plan in 2021.


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Livestock:

7. Training on Swine Artificial Insemination for AEWs of CAR conducted on May 27-31, 2019. Out of 18 action plans, 22.22% or 4 were fully implemented facilitated through the funding from their LGUs and 6 action plans were partially implemented. Reasons for partial implementation included, having other interventions, lack of financial support and manpower, boar used died due to ASF, realigned/ dissolved budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and lack of AI materials/ equipment. There were also 6 action plans that were not implemented. 2 action plans were not followed-up because implementers were not responsive. With these problems encountered, implementers were advised to continue implement their action plans when situations become better. IECs on biosecurity should also be included and strengthened to lessen the impact of ASF and to arrest the outbreak if possible.


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2. 4-H Program/ YFFLTPJ Post Project

Implementation

Through a Memorandum of Agreement signed in June 22, 2020, Mr. Roldan B. Calde, an alumnus of the Young Filipino Farm Leaders' Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ), was provided with funds for his proposed project on Cattle Production for Beef. The young farmer has a hands-on experience in cattle raising and the project aims to promote and produce quality cattle in the farm by applying the principles learned in Japan The project was monitored against the timetable of activities presented in his proposal.

Mr. Calde has three stocks (1 male and 2 female) that were dewormed using Ivermectin. Ivermectin for cattle is indicated for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal round worms, lungworms, grubs, horn flies, sucking and biting lice, and sarcoptic mango mites in cattle. As of October 28, 2020, he has no available housing facilities for the cattle thus, the stocks are ranging the pastureland. Cleaning and sanitation is observed in the farm and project is still on its prime stage so that there is none yet to be marketed. Mr. Calde was advised to maintain record keeping and daily monitoring of the activities in the proposal as planned.

Submitted by: Noted by: Approved by:

VILMA L. LUMBAS CHARLIE C. SAGUDAN ARLENE L. FLORES, PhD. PMESU Head OIC-TCS I/Asst. Division Chief Center Director/Division Chief Date: ______________ Date: ______________ Date:______________

Cattles grazing in the pastureland

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