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1 ATI-RTC III | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 |

© 2016Agricultural Training InstituteRegional Training Center IIISan Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan

Editorial Board

Editorial Advisers: Veronica Concepcion V. Esguerra Mario A. LapitanAssociate Editors: Shanemie Carelle O. Daquio Eula Dee A. LañadaGraphics/ Lay-out Artist: Aeron P. BermudezPhoto Credits: Project Implementers

This Annual Report was prepared and submitted by the Information Services Section from the report submitted by the different sections of ATI-RTC III.

About the Cover

The year 2015 is the International Year of Soils.

The cover design embodies the role of the Agricultural Training

Institute-Regional Training Center III as the lead agency in providing quality trainings and extension services to the

farmers and in sustaining healthy soils to attain food

security for the country.

Cover Design: Aeron P. Bermudez

4 | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | ATI-RTC III

The year 2015 is the International Year of Soils. Healthy soils are the basis for healthy food production. It is the

foundation for vegetation which is cultivated or managed for feed, fiber, fuel and medicinal products. In addition, it supports our planet’s biodiversity. Furthermore, soils help to combat and adapt climate change by playing a key role in the carbon cycle. Its preservation is essential for food security and our sustainable future.

In celebration, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in Central Luzon and its pursuit to deliver quality extension services in the region, organized various training and extension activities that highlight the importance of sustaining healthy soils to attain food security.

The center’s 2015 accomplishments are categorized into six themes according to the Agriculture and Fishery Extension (AFE) Development Framework: (1) Improving Access to Quality AFE Knowledge; (2) Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the AF Sector; (3) Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in AFE Delivery; (4) Scaling up AFE Innovations; (5) Strengthening AFE Stakeholders’ Capacity in Climate Change Adaptation and Readiness; and (6) Improving Enabling Environment and Quality of Governance.

This year, we have intensified our technology media reach by conducting two School-on-the-Air programs in Zambales and Aurora. We have also continuously equipped our Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) by carrying out two batches of Season-Long Training of Trainers (TOT): one on Rice Production and the other one was on Integrated Crop Management (ICM) for Cassava.

On behalf of the entire center, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our partner agencies for their continuous support to ATI and its programs. We would not have made it as the “2015 Most Improved Regional Training Center” have you not stayed committed in sustaining responsive extension service.

I would also like to thank my staff for responding well, thinking of new initiatives and working with utmost patience in implementing our programs and activities. Indeed, we go where it is needed not where it is convenient.

We still have a long way to go and I hope that this report shows how much the agriculture sector is making good progress amidst the threat of climate change.

Kaya patuloy tayong magtulungan para sa maunlad, masagana at mapayapang Pilipinas!


About the Cover

The Center Director’s Desk

Table of Contents

Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, Core Values

Theme 1: Enhancing Access to AFE Knowledge Products and Services

Theme 2: Strenghtening Competitiveness and Capacities of the AF Sector

Theme 3: Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in AFE Delivery

Theme 4: Scaling-up AFE Innovations

Theme 5: Strenghtening AFE Stakeholders’ Capacity in Climate Change Adaptation and Readiness

Theme 6: Improving Enabling Environment and Quality of Governance

Physical & Financial Performance

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Media and Online PresenceATI-Central Luzon, headed by the Information Services Section (ISS), published 54 news articles at the center’s official website (ati.da.gov.ph/rtc3). The articles were also posted in all of the center’s official social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Google+). In addition, the section posted the upcoming and on-going events of the center to keep clients updated.

The section also supported the promotion and information dissemination of ATI Programs like e-Extension activities on air through the radio program AgriPinoy: Bagong Sigla sa Agrikultura, Saturdays at 10:00 – 11:30 am on DWRW 95.1 fm.

The radio program is sponsored by DA-RFO III.

IEC Materials Developed and DistributedThe center also distributed 19, 865 Information Education Communication (IEC) materials, together with the 2014 Annual Accomplishment Report, highlighting the trainings and other activities conducted by the center to address the need of the changing times.

The section also developed the targeted IEC Materials under the High Value Crop Development Program (HVCDP). The IEC for HVCDP is composed of vital information in various commercial


crops such as pineapple, coffee, onion, banana and cassava.

e-Extension ProgramThe Knowledge Management (KM) Coordinators intensified the promotion of the e-Extension program and the Knowledge Sharing and Learning (KSL). This year, 13 KSLs were conducted all over the region.

The ISS promoted the e-Extension Program of ATI by blending it during the conduct of various training activities such as Training of Trainers (TOT) on Meat and Dairy Production and FYDP Coordinators Consultation, TOT on Integrated Crop Management (ICM) for Cassava and TOT Rice. The TOT participants were required to finish at least two e-Learning courses to graduate in the training program.

In addition, the center also conducted an Info Caravan in Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU)-Abucay Campus on November 26, 2015 in celebration with the Rice and Organic Agriculture Month. The activity highlighted the importance of health and wellness and served as a venue to promote the e-Extension program of ATI. Moreover, as a promotion and to increase the number of e-Learning enrollees of ATI-Central

Luzon, the center encouraged agricultural extension workers (AEWs), farmers and students to enrol in any online course and if they finish at least five of them, they will receive a special edition flash drive from the center.

Techno Gabay ProgramATI-Central Luzon conducted the FITS Enhancement and Innovation, in coordination with Central Luzon Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLARRDEC), on March 17-18, 2015 at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Forty (40) FITS or Farmers Information and Technology Services Coordinators from all over the region attended the said event. The participants planned for the development of their FITS centers. The two-day workshop consisted of KSL and presentation of innovations from selected FITS managers of the region.

The center also conducted the FITS-ISS News Writing and Basic Photography Workshop with 27 participants on March 24-26, 2015 at the Otel Pampanga, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The activity intended to improve the writing skills of AEWs on straight and news feature for print or IEC materials publication, as well as to improve their basic photography skills for news and documentaries.


School-on-the-AirFor 2015, two (2) Blended Courses on School-on-the-Air were conducted. The first one was the Ganyan PALAYan: The Zambales Challenge, School-on-the-Air (SOA) on Rice Production Technology which was launched in Iba, Zambales on May 31, 2015 and lasted until September 13, 2015. The graduation was held on September 16, 2015 with 532 graduates.

The second one was Ang Corny Corn Ninyo: School-on-the-Air on Corn Technology Blended Course, which was launched in Baler, Aurora on November 19, 2015. The program was aired on November 21, 2015 until January 17, 2016. A total of 534 participants graduated from this course on January 27, 2016 in Centro Baler Sports Complex, Baler, Aurora.


Participation to Agri-Trade FairsThe center was also able to participate in various Agri Fairs in the region:

1. Agri-Aqua Fair and Exhibits on March 23-25, 2015 at Balanga City, Bataan with the theme “Pagharap sa Hamon ng Makabagong Ekonomiya Tungo sa Progresibong Agrikultura”;

2. Lakbay Palay 2015 at PhiRice, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on October 15-16, 2015; and

3. Palayan City Agri-Fair held on November 30-December 3, 2015 at Palayan City Plaza, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.


Video DocumentationThe center produced five (5) Success Stories featuring the: (1) Farming Family of Palayan City, Nueva Ecija: the Perlas; (2) Michael Enriquez of Orion, Bataan; (3) Nemencio Concepcion of San Idelfonso, Bulacan; (4) Eulogio Cabiles of San Manuel, Tarlac; and (5) Melecio Reguindin Jr. of Ramos, Tarlac.

The center also documented three (3) Organic Agriculture learning sites as entries for the National Zonal Assessment of Learning Sites: (1) Mr. Tomy Garma of Tarlac; (2) Mr. Joey Alvior of Zambales; and (3) Ms. Cynthia Tizon of Charisma Nature Farm in Pampanga. The event was held on August 17-21, 2015 at Diaspora Resort, Bacolor, Pampanga. Mr. Tomy Garma won third place.

Implementation of Rice Crop Manager (RCM)The center also implemented the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Messenger as caller to farmers with RCM recommendations.

Additional ActivitiesThe section assisted in layouts of training tarpaulins. They also documented and developed the proceedings for the 11th National Corn congress held in Fontana Leisure Park, Clark, Pampanga on October 21-23, 2015.


e-Lounge EstablishmentThe center established its very own e-Lounge in support to the e-Extension program. It was launched during the office blessing on October 2, 2015.


The center conducted 173 trainings to strengthen and capacitate farmers, extension workers, Rural Improvement Club (RIC), Senior Citizens, PWDs and 4-H club members in the Agriculture and Fishery Sector with 5, 420 participants trained.

Regular Program Two (2) batches of Training on Organic Vegetable Production for RIC members were conducted. The first batch was held on January 20-22, 2015 at the Municipal Hall of Orion, Bataan while the second

batch was conducted on May 12-14, 2015 in San Narciso, Zambales with 61 participants trained. The center also conducted a series of Training Course on Value Chain Analysis: (1) Gender Based Effectiveness Skills Training (G-BEST); (2) Seminar on Health and Wellness cum AFEN Meeting; and (3) Goat Production Improvement Training for Backyard Goat Raisers. The first batch was conducted on

Program No. of trainings Conducted

No. of Participants trained

regular 26 698oA 24 768Livestock 4 107rice 57 1,996rbo 7 1284-h 7 142hvCDP 21 782Corn 10 317requested trainings 11 373Additional Accomplishments 6 109

table 1. Number of trainings conducted with corresponding number of participants trained under the different commodities for 2015.

August 4-6, 2015 at ATI-RTC III, Dinalupihan, Bataan as part of the G-BEST Skills Training for ATI staff; the second batch was held on March 9-11, 2015 in Otel Pampanga, City of San Fernando, Pampanga; and the third batch was conducted on August 25-27, 2015 in Cabangan, Zambales. A total of 13 batches of Farm Business School (FBS) was conducted with 348 participants trained. The FBS were conducted in: Iba, Masinloc and Sta Cruz, Zambales (3); San Luis and Baler, Aurora (2); Guimba, Talugtug, Talavera and Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (6); San Ildefonso, Bulacan (1); and Guagua, Pampanga (1), while the remaining four are still on-going.

Organic Agriculture ProgramFour (4) batches for the Monitoring and Support Activities to Experience and Evidence-Based Extension Strategy on the Adoption of OA Program has been conducted with 80 participants trained. The first batch was conducted on March 25, 2015 at Organic Trading Post, Masinloc, Zambales; the second batch was on April 8, 2015 in Maria Aurora, Aurora; the third batch was held on November 6, 2015 in Llanera, Nueva Ecija; and the last batch was conducted on November 19, 2015 in Abucay, Bataan.

The center also trained 122 farmers on OA. Four (4) batches were done to accommodate them. Batch 1 was conducted in September to December 2015 at Felisidro Farm, Paltao, Pulilan, Bulacan; batch 2 was conducted in August to

December 2015 at Mayantoc, Tarlac; batch 3 was held in July to November 2015 at East Dirita, San Antonio, Zambales and batch 4 was conducted in August to December 2015 at Anao, Tarlac.

In addition, 126 AEWs were trained on OA which was conducted in four (4) batches. The first batch was held on September 25-27, 2015 in RM-CARES Organic Farming Training Center, CLSU, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; the second batch was conducted on October 26-28, 2015 at RM-CARES; the third batch was conducted in Charisma Nature Farm, Magalang, Pampanga on October 27-29, 2015 and the last batch was on November 18-20, 2015 at RM-CARES.

The training on OA, which had 37 participants, focused on Gender and Development (GAD). It was held on September 9-11, 2015 at Charisma Nature Farm, Magalang, Pampanga.

Livestock ProgramTwo (2) batches of Farmers’ Field School (FFS) on Meat and Dairy Production was conducted in February to November 2015 at Wenceslao, Maria Aurora, Aurora.

Rice ProgramOne batch of Season-Long Training of Trainers (SLTOT) in Integrated Rice Production with NC III and KSL was conducted in May 12 to September 2015 at Iba, Zambales with 24 graduates coming from different municipalities in Central Luzon. An FFS was also conducted as a component of the SLTOT with 121 graduates.



In addition, an Enhanced Farmers’ Field School was conducted with 7 batches: Brgy. San Andres, Balingog & Bantug, Guimba, Nueva Ecija (3); Brgy. Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan (1); Brgy. Gabihan & Maasim, San Ildefonso, Bulacan (2); Brgy. Bancal, Botolan, Zambales (1).

Furthermore, the center supported 10 Palayamanan Models. This was conducted in June 2015: three (3) from Iba, Zambales; two (2) from Maria Aurora, Aurora; one (1) from Caranglan, Nueva Ecija; one (1) from General Tinio, Nueva Ecija; two (2) from Ramos and Gerona, Tarlac; and one (1) from DRT, Bulacan.

Rural-Based Organization (RBO)One batch of Integrated Diversified Farming System Development for P4MP cum KSL was conducted on June 8-11, 2015 in Dipaculao, Aurora with 32 participants. In addition, a Training Course on Organic Vegetable Production for RIC Members was conducted on September 14-16, 2015 at AZBAHAEN Leisure Farm, Baler, Aurora with 31 graduates. Furthermore, a Training Course on Yam

and Peanut Production for indigenous people (IPs) was conducted on April 8-10, 2015 at Charisma Nature Farm, Magalang, Pampanga.

4-H ProgramTen (10) scholars under the Produktibong 4-H program are currently enrolled to the ladderized training course in partnership with Isabela State University (ISU). In addition, six (6) participants under the Adopt a Farm Youth Program graduated last September 26, 2015. They were immersed in the homes of three participating local farmers, namely: Mr. Gerardo S. Esteban in Laur, Nueva Ecija (June 15-July 25, 2015); Mr. Rex Fontillas in San Narciso, Zambales (July 26-August 26, 2015); and Mr. Ernesto Perlas Sr. in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija (August 26-September 26, 2015). Furthermore, a Local Farm Exchange was conducted on November 10-13, 2015 in Region IVA (Quezon and Laguna) with the 17 graduates.

HVCDP ProgramIn preparation for the ASEAN Economic Integration, the center conducted 3 batches of Training Course


on Quality and Safety Management in Fruits and Vegetables Processing and Packaging (HACCP, SSOP, GMP/GHP) with 121 participants. One of the three is a blended course with KSL. In addition, six batches of Training Course on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetables were conducted with 189 participants trained. Three of which were proposal-based while the other three batches were commodity-based from the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) conducted by the center during the first quarter of the year.

There was also a search for the best GAP Model Farm wherein six (6) farms were awarded during the Office Inauguration on October 2, 2015. They were Mr. Bienvenido F. Gumapos (GAP-Certified Mango Farm) and Ms. Desiree B. Duran (GAP-Certified Fruits and Vegetables Farm) both from San Ildenfonso, Bulacan; Mr. Eulogio V. Cabiles (GAP-Certified Corn Farm) and Mr. Nestor Delos Santos (also GAP-Certified Corn Farm) both from San Manuel, Tarlac; Ms.

Rainelda C. Zulueta (GAP-Certified Mango Farm) from San Antonio, Zambales; and Mr. Alexander L. Parducho (GAP-Certified Vegetables and Herbs Farm) from Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija.

Corn ProgramThe center conducted a Season Long Training of Trainers (SL TOT) on ICM for Cassava with e-Learning and NC III Certification which started on February 16, 2015 and ended on January 22, 2016 with 25 graduates.

A Training Course on GAP Corn cum KSL was also conducted on February 11-13, 2015 in DA-CLIARC-ROS, Paraiso, Tarlac with 41 participants trained. In addition, two batches of Training Course on SCoPSA cum KSL were conducted. The first batch was conducted on March 17-20, 2015 in Sitio Tubigan, Brgy. Kalawakan, DRT, Bulacan while the second batch was conducted on August 17-21, 2015 in Bamban, Tarlac.

Furthermore, two batches of FSTP Phase II were conducted in June 2015 at Palayan City, Nueva Ecija and Maria Aurora, Aurora with a total of 77 participants. In addition, two batches of FSTP Phase III Refresher Course were launched on November 9-11, 2015 and November 11-13, 2015 at ATI-RTC III Dinalupihan, Bataan with 58 participants from Palayan and Maria Aurora.

Requested Training

Three (3) batches of Seminar on Organic Fertilizer and Vegetable Production were conducted. The first batch was conducted on June 24, 2015; the second batch was held on June 25, 2015; and the third batch was held on June 26 in the same year in Hermosa, Bataan with 111 participants trained. The center also conducted the following proposal-based seminars for 4Ps participants: (1) Seminar on Backyard Gardening for 4Ps, which was HVCDP-funded; (2) Seminar on Poultry Production for 4Ps, which was funded under the Regular Program; and (3) Seminar on Livestock Production for 4Ps, which was Livestock-funded. It was held on June 11, 19 & 23, 2015, respectively, with 99 participants trained.

In addition, 59 participants composed of AEWs, SUCs and ATI staff were trained during the training workshop on Marketing & Commercialization of Agri-Products in Region 3, which was held on March 5-6, 2015 at RET Amphitheatre, Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

Additional AccomplishmentsThe Enhancement and Experienced-based Training Course on Produktibong Pinoy is a National Activity under the Organic Agriculture Program conducted on June 15-17, 2015 at Victorias, Negros Occidental with 29 participants trained.

A National Competency II on OA Production was held on July 16-22, 2015 at ACES College, Panabo City, Davao Del Norte with 13 participants.


SIKAT SAKAIn partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office III and Land Bank of the Philippines, the center conducted 36 batches of SIKAT SAKA briefings all throughout the region with 1,533 participants.

SIKAT SAKA Program is an initiative of the Department of Agriculture as a component of its Food Staples Sufficiency Program. The program aims to provide credit assistance to rice farmers in a timely manner and at an affordable cost; for the viability and sustainability of rice production, which will contribute to food sufficiency. Farmers who want to plant hybrids can avail themselves of production loans of up to Php 50,000 per hectare and Php 41,000 per hectare if they wish to plant in-breds under the expanded P400-million SIKAT SAKA credit program implemented by the DA and Land Bank of the Philippines.


RBO ProgramThe RBO Regional Consultative and Organizational Strengthening (P4MP/RIC/IP/VLAP/MS) was conducted on March 2-3, 2015 at ATI-Satellite Center, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija with 35 participants.

The center also covered 10 farmers as beneficiaries of the Social Insurance Coverage.

4-H ProgramOn April 21-23, 2015, the center conducted the annual 4-H Regional Summer Youth Camp. It was held in Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang, Pampanga attended by 141 4-Hers officers/members, VLAP, DA-RFO 3 and FYDP Coordinators from all over Central Luzon.

The center also conducted a Regional Consultation, Assessment and Planning on November 18-19, 2015 at Diaspora Resort, Bacolor, Pampanga. A total of 32 RBO/4-H Officers/Members and FYDP Coordinators attended the event.

Furthermore, eight young farmers were granted as beneficiary of Insurance Coverage for Young Farmers program.

Intervening Activities The center conducted two (2) batches of Training Course for Prospective Seed Growers of Region 3 attended by 47 seed growers. The first batch was conducted on January 27-29, 2015 while the second one was held on February 9-13, 2015 at PhilRice Compound, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija in partnership with National Seed Quality Control Services (NSQCS).

In addition, four batches of Refresher Course on Inbred Rice Seed Production and Certification were conducted at PhilRice Compound, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija still in partnership with NSQCS. The course was participated by 158 farmers.

Furthermore, one batch of Training Course on GAP for Corn and Quality Standard was conducted on December 8-9, 2015 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija in partnership with LGU Cuyapo with 31 participants.

The center also funded a Health and Wellness for Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Network (AFEN) Members cum Meeting and Organization of Extension Service Providers (ESP) Accreditation Council on March 9-11, 2015 at Otel Pampanga, City of San Fernando, Pampanga with 31 participants composed of designated permanent representatives from the Head of Office to the AFEN.


Regular ProgramTo further widen the scope of the extension services of ATI, the center identified a farm tourism site in the region. The proponent of this project is Mr. Tomy Garma, MS and P4MP from Mayantoc, Tarlac. The status is on-going (procurement of materials). The site is proposed to be established in 2016.

Organic Agriculture ProgramUnder the Organic Agriculture program, there were two (2) proposal-based projects: (1) Establishment of Diversified Integrated Organic Sustainable Farming, which was conducted on March 25-27, 2015 at Costales Nature Farm, Majayjay, Laguna; and (2) Developing Trainers on Organic Crops Production and Organic Animal Raising for Sustainable Development of Upland Families in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija held in June to July 2015 at Brgy. Aulo, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. Construction of irrigation facilities and farm equipment were provided.

Three (3) learning sites were also given after-training support by the center: (1) Construction of briefing area and provision of starter kits/fixtures to Mr. Joel Garcia in Wenceslao, Aurora; (2) Mr. Jordan Sibuma of Llanera, Nueva Ecija in February to March 2015; and (3) Construction of nursery/net house for vegetable production in November 2015 at Diaspora Resort in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Livestock ProgramOne learning site was upgraded under the Livestock program in the farm of Mr. Remin P. Sardo at San Marcelino, Zambales.

RBO ProgramThe center provided three (3) livelihood projects for the Development /Expansion of Model Learning Site on Family Farming /Agri-Ventures for RBOs/ Livelihood Projects. These are: (1) Establishment of Ginger Production of P4MP; (2) Ginger Tea


Processing of Kababaihan ng Brgy. Campos, RIC, Talavera, Nueva Ecija; and (3) Establishment of Yam Production of Magsasaka Siyentista.

4-H ProgramThe center supported two (2) Entrepreneurial Projects/Business Plans on Integrated Diversified Farming in Maria Aurora and San Luis, Aurora. The recipients of the livelihood projects were Mr. John Marlo Padua and Mr. Leonard Sta. Maria, respectively. They both received Php. 30,000 each worth of farm inputs.

Corn ProgramThe center supported proposal-based Corn and Cassava related activities. A Learning Site on SCOPSA and Other Vegetable Production Technologies was established in the farm of Mr. Ernesto Perlas Sr. at Brgy. Aulo, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, with its new training hall that will serve as an income generating project to uplift the general condition of the family.

AgriDOCAgriDOC stands for Agricultural Development Officers of the Community and it is a new breed of Agricultural Development and Extension Officers. It is a major component of the Project IPaD (Improving Technology Promotion and Delivery through Capability Enhancement of the Next Generation of Rice Extension) being implemented with the DA-ATI, DA-PhilRice and the IRRI.

As per instruction of the DA Secretary to fast-track the number of AgriDOC graduates nationwide, the IPaD project conducted a National Training of AgriDOC Trainers last September 28-October 21, 2015 at the PCC, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. It was attended by Ms. Elsa F. Victoria, OA Focal Person. The activity aimed to hasten the promotion and delivery of rice-based farming systems technologies and support services, thus significantly enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability among farming communities.


Regular ProgramSix (6) training activities with 163 participants were conducted in support to the theme Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. These are:

1. Greening Cities (Training on Greening Cities for Food and Environment Agri-Pinoy Urban Farming) conducted on June 24-26, 2015 and participated by Municipal Agriculturists Personnel, CENRO Personnel, 4-H Club Members, Barangay Officials and Rural Women;

2. Disaster Risk and Reduction Management in Support to Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program conducted on August 18-21, 2015 in Macabebe, Pampanga;

3. Disaster Risk and Reduction Management conducted on September 29-October 2, 2015 in Candelaria, Zambales;

4. Enhanced FFS in support to Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program with its graduation held on December 11, 2015 in San Luis, Aurora;

5. Training Course on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (NO PLASTIC CAMPAIGN) conducted on July 28-31, 2015 in Baliuag, Bulacan; and

6. Training Course on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (NO PLASTIC CAMPAIGN) in Support to Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program conducted on August 11-14, 2015 in Meycauayan, Bulacan.

Livestock ProgramThe training Climate Change-Ready Practices for Crop-Livestock Integration (TOT on Climate SMART Livestock Production) was conducted on June 16-18, 2015 at ATI-Satellite Center, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija with 31 participants trained.


Regular ProgramA total of four (4) training activities was conducted under the 6th theme with 104 participants trained:

1. Two batches of Semestral Assessment & Year-end review (FY 2015 Midyear Performance Review and Planning Workshop): the first one was conducted on July 6-8, 2015 at ATI-RTC III, Dinalupihan, Bataan while the second one was the Year-end Assessment held on December 16-19, 2015 at Sta. Cruz and Calamba in Laguna;

2. Result and Evaluation: an Assessment of the Season-Long Training of Trainers (TOT) and Farmers’ Field School (FFS) Graduates on Corn Integrated Crop Management in Region 3 in partnership with Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU);

3. Procurement Management Training conducted on Sept 27-30, 2015; and

4. Regional AFE Strategic Plan (2017-2022) conducted on April 20-24, 2015 in City of San Fernando, Pampanga and the participants came from National Agencies: Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office III (DA-RFO3), National Food Authority (NFA), LandBank, Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council (RAFC); Private Sector; Magsasakang Siyentista (MS), Rural Improvement Club (RIC), Institute of Formation and Religious Studies (IFRS), Extension Service Provider (ESP) [Duran Farm]; Provincial Local Government Unit of Bulacan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Aurora, Pampanga and Zambales, and the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs): Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA), Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU), Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) and Bulacan Agriculture State College (BASC).


Staff DevelopmentIn its efforts to raise the bar higher in serving our clients, ATI has provided a lot of capacity building training for staff development.

Ms. Zarah Jane R. Nazar, alternate OA focal person attended the following training: (1) National Competency (NC) II on Organic Agriculture (OA); (2) Training of Trainers (TOT) on Philippine National Standard (PNS): Philippine Cacao and Tablea; (3) TOT on PNS: Herbs and Spices; (4) National Farm Tourism Workshop; and (5) National Organic Agriculture Congress (NOAC).

Ms. Guia D. Reyes, RBO focal person attended the following training: (1) NC II on OA; (2) TOT on Food Safety Law (HACCP, GMP & SSOP); (3) P4MP/MS Island Wide Convention; (4) National Consultation and Planning Workshop for 4-H and RBO’s; and (5) Crafting of Guidelines & Procedures of the Philippines Farmers Qualification Framework for Out-of-School Youth (OSY).

Mr. Armando C. Lagasca, Livestock focal person attended the following training: (1) NC II on OA; (2) National Training Course on Program Planning and Development; (3) Livestock and Poultry Sector Extension Strategic Planning for 2017-2022; (4) TOT on Agriculture and Fishery Extension (AFE) Strategic Planning; and (5) National Course on Animal Waste Management & Utilization.

In addition, the center improved its office building and training hall facilities which was inaugurated on October 2, 2015. The center also procured additional equipment to strengthen the ISS.

Furthermore, the center also conducted two Team Building activities for its 30 staff. The first one was held on May 27-29, 2015 at Potipot Gateway, Candelaria, Zambales and the second one was held on December 16-18, 2015 at Camp Allen, Sta. Cruz, Laguna (Team Building) and Rock Point, Calamba, Laguna (Christmas Party).

Organic Agriculture Program A Regional Consultation on OA Program was conducted on March 26, 2015 in Otel Pampanga, City of San Fernando, Pampanga with 16 participants.

HVCDP ProgramA stakeholders’ consultation workshop with 53 participants was conducted on October 8, 2015 at City Belt, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.


Ms. Karren D. Cruz, Biotechnology focal person, attended the following training: (1) Seminar Workshop on Understanding Agricultural Biotechnology; (2) Training of Trainers’ on Quality and Safety Management (HACCP, SSOP, GMP, GAD for Fruits and Vegetables); (3) TOT on PNS: Code of Practice for Philippine Cacao and Beans and Tablea; (4) TOT on Agricultural Machinery Operation and TM 1; and (5) TOT of PNS: Code of Practice for Coffee Production.

Ms. Marife D. Cariño, 4-H focal person, attended the following training: (1) 63rd Farm Youth (4-H) National Convention; (2) Training Management 1 (e-Learning); and (3) Mastering the ABCs of Pig Production (e-Learning).

Mr. Jayvee Bryan G. Carillo, alternate Corn focal person attended the following training: (1) National TOT on PNS: Gap for Corn and Code of Practice in the Reduction of HCN in Cassava; and (2) Training on Middle Development for OA Curriculum.

Ms. Mariel G. Bautista, Rice focal person, attended the following training: (1) NC III on Agri Crops Production; (2) Rice Supply/Value Chain Analysis and IPAD Project Briefing and KSL Activities; (3) Participation to KSL of Best Practices on Rice Production; and (4) Supply and Property Management Seminar.

Ms. Shanemie Carelle O. Daquio and Ms. Eula Dee A. Lañada, both Information Officer II of ATI-RTC 3, attended the following training: (1) Retooling Course for ATIinteractive Web Writers; (2) Knowledge Management Updates; and (3) NC III on Agri Crops Production.

Ms. Lily D. dela Cruz, SIKAT SAKA focal person, attended the following training: (1) CSFBS Curriculum Development Phase II: Worksop on writing and designing of the Training Modules; and (2) National Training of AgRiDOC Trainers.

Mr. Marciano C. Santos, Planning Officer, is currently enrolled in Masters in Public Management, major in Rural Development under the DAR-DA-DENR Convergence Project. Mr. Santos is expected to finish his studies in 2016.

Ms. Reinalyn C. Gulen, HVCDP focal person, attended the National Training of Trainers (TOT) on Quality and Safety Management for Fruits and Vegetables on March 16-20, 2015. The training provided the participants with sound understanding of principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Law. Ms. Gulen also participated in the RCM Updates and Meeting on August 24-28, 2015 in Hotel, Quezon City.

Ms. Babelyn P. Lopez, focal person of the Corn program, attended the TOT on PNS on April 6-10, 2015 at Cagayan de Oro City. They were given a lecture and experienced an actual farm evaluation and cassava processing. In return, the TOT graduates will conduct a re-entry plan in the region to cascade the GAP for cassava and code of practice.

Ms. Elsa F. Victoria, OA focal person, attended the National Training of AgriDOC Trainers last September 28-October 21, 2015 at the Philippine Carabao Center, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. In addition, she also attended the Final Assessment on Organic Agriculture Production NC II last March 6-9, 2015 at ACES Polytechnic College, Panabo City, Davao Del Norte.

Ms. Maria Theresa S. Villanueva, e-Extension Coordinator, attended the following training: (1) Retooling Course for ATIinteractive Web Writers; (2) Knowledge Management Updates; (3) NC III on Agri Crops Production; and (4) RCM Updates and Meeting.


OFFICE OF THE CENTER DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE SERVICES SECTION (AFSS)


PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION SERVICES SECTION (PMESS)

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES SECTION (CDMSS)

INFORMATION SERVICES SECTION (ISS)

PARTNERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATION SERVICES SECTION (PASS)

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