The DA - Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) CALABARZON once again recognized the remarkable role of various partners across the sector in delivering excellent and quality agricultural extension services to farmers and fishers in the region during the triennial ATIng Parangal 2025, held at SEARCA Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, on December 12.
As the catalyst, knowledge bank, and capacity builder of the Philippine agriculture and fisheries extension system, ATI in CALABARZON continuously forges partnerships with what are known as the pillars of responsive and competitive extension—national government agencies, local government units, state universities and colleges, and the private sector. Through this, knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and skills development along the agricultural value chain are delivered more efficiently and effectively to farmers and fishers toward achieving “Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya.”
In his message, Center Director Dr. Rolando V. Maningas underscored that the milestones of ATI CALABARZON would not be possible without the partners who have been committed to helping implement ATI CALABARZON’s programs, expressing his sincere appreciation and tribute to their passion for achieving a prosperous sector.
“Kaya’t sa inyong dedikasyon at malasakit, kami ay buong-pusong nagbibigay-pugay at sumasaludo sa inyo,” said Dr. Maningas.
Anchored on the theme “Pagkilala sa Kahusayan, Pagsaludo sa Serbisyo,” ATI CALABARZON awarded the following agencies, organizations, and individuals who have become part of its success from 2023 to present:
Partner Provincial Agriculture and Veterinary Offices
- Province of Batangas
- Province of Cavite
- Province of Laguna
- Province of Quezon
- Province of Rizal
Partner State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
- Cavite State University (CvSU)
- Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)
- Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU, The NEU)
- University of Rizal System (URS)
- Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)
- University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Mulanay
- Philippine Normal University (PNU) South Luzon
Partner National Government Agencies (NGAs)
- DA-Regional Field Office (RFO) CALABARZON
- DA-Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC) IV-A
- DA-National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) IV-A
- DA-Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) UPLB
- DA-National Dairy Authority (NDA) South Luzon Department
- DA-Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Region IV-A
- DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Los Baños
- DA-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)
- DA-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSMW)
- DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) IV-A
Partner Organizations
- Philippine Agriculturist Association, Inc. (PAA) Sierra Madre Chapter
- CvSU Bee Research, Innovation, Trade, and Extension (BRITE) Center
- Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic, and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium (STAARRDEC)
- Villar Foundation Farm School and Tourist Farm
- Special Citation
INSPIRE Program
- Silang Livestock Agriculture Cooperative
Youth Internship Program on Organic Agriculture (YIPOA) Interns
- Matthew B. Profeta
- Rey Anthony S. Lamac
- Christian T. Fernandez
- Francis B. Cuento
Organic Agriculture Program
- Costales Nature Farm
- Brian A. Belen
Rice Program
- Masaganang Bukid Agricultural Learning Center
- FarmEx Corporation
Private Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES)
- Quezon Provincial Agriculture Office
Partners in Empowering Women in Agriculture
- SUC: Dr. Almira G. Magcawas
- NGA: Marietta C. Perez, RAgr
- PLGU: Dr. Ana Clarissa S. Mariano
- LGU: Nerissa P. Marquez, RAgr
- Private Sector: Gloria Pontejos-Morris
Media Partners
- Prime Alliance of Publishers, Editors, and Reporters (PAPER PH) Inc.
- Philippine Information Agency (PIA) CALABARZON
- Radyo Natin 106.3 FM Laguna
Content Creators for Agriculture
- Albert Anthony “Ben” Z. Francia
- Jeremy Mindanao, CPA (The Off Duty Accountant)
EAsY Agri Scholarship Batch 1 Graduates with Latin Honors
- Adrian M. Averion (Magna Cum Laude, LSPU)
- Don Wesley M. Manalo (Magna Cum Laude, SLSU)
- Clarice Bleza (Cum Laude, SLSU)
Winners at ATI EnGAgE 2.0: Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Innovation Symposium 2025
- Best Project Poster: Scaling Sustainability: Promotion of Wood Vinegar (Mokusaku) for Resilient Rice Production through Technology Demonstration - OPA Cavite
- Best Ongoing Project Paper: PINYA: Product Innovations for Nurturing Yields and Agro-Enterprises (Dried Pineapple) - OPA Quezon
- Best Completed Project Paper: Ko Extension: Bridging the GAP towards a Biosecure Farm (Disease Surveillance System: Bridging the Gap in Animal Health Response) - OPV Rizal
- ATIng Kaagapay na Agricultural Extension Worker (AEW)
Organic Agriculture Program
- Winner: Engr. Reymasan L. Garcia (Antipolo City, Rizal)
- Nominees: Maria Pilar C. Pablo, RAgr (OPA Rizal); Arvin A. Broncano, RAgr (OPA Rizal); Melanie B. Cortez, RAgr (Sto. Tomas City, Batangas); Dario M. Maunahan (Tanauan City, Batangas); Marites S. Malijan, RAgr (San Pablo City, Laguna); and Sheryl T. Peña, RAgr (OPA Quezon)
Rice/RCEF Program
- Winner: Engr. Jenno B. Ambrocio (Sta. Maria, Laguna)
- Nominees: Rafael Romulus A. Catada, RAgr (Lobo, Batangas); Jovencio S. Reyes, RAgr (Tanay, Rizal)
National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP)
- Winner: Delaiza S. Rabanes, RAgr (Bacoor City, Cavite)
- Nominees: Mia Lyn A. Ogana, RAgr (Lucena City, Quezon); Juliana M. Lanip, RAgr (Calamba City, Laguna)
Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP)
- Winner: Faye D. Abadilla, RAgr (OPA Quezon)
- Nominees: Roderick R. Rosales, RAgr (Catanauan, Quezon); Carmina M. Altovar, RAgr (Atimonan, Quezon)
High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP)
- Winner: Julie Ann E. Ceraos, RAgr (Cabuyao City, Laguna)
- Nominees: Mico B. Comia, RAgr (Guinayangan, Quezon); Lavenia N. Pakingan, RAgr (Pagbilao, Quezon); Cynthia C. Perez, RAgr (OPA Cavite)
Corn and Cassava Program
- Winner: Christian A. Castillo (Candelaria, Quezon)
- Nominees: Jennifer M. Bascoguin, RAgr (OPA Quezon); Vilner L. Ilagan, RAgr (Batangas City); Jayson H. Reytiran (Guinayangan, Quezon
Livestock Program
- Winner: Lilibeth A. Macalagay, RAgr (OPV Laguna)
- Nominees: Marjo P. Mojica, RAgr (OPV Cavite); Mark Angelo C. Buhat, RAgr (OPV Batangas); Leoncio V. Orca, Jr. (OPV Rizal); Carlo M. Palima, RAgr (Guinayangan, Quezon)
ATIng Kaagapay na Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA)
- Winner: Bounty Harvest Farm OPC (Cavite)
- Nominees: Love of Lilia Nature Farm (Cavite); Auspere Nature Farm (Cavite); Yumi’s Farm (Quezon); Gintong Bukid Farm & Leisure (Laguna); Sweet Nature Farms (Laguna); Masaganang Bukid Agricultural Learning Center (Laguna); Javier Integrated Farm (Laguna); Calungsod Integrated Farm (Quezon); Anpilo Agri Farm (Batangas); Vin Vie Integrated Farm (Batangas); Myrtle’s Agricultural Farm (Quezon); Oyayi Farming School (Quezon); Bukid Amara Agri Farm (Quezon); Ole Farm Well (Batangas)
ATIng Kaagapay na Private Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Service Providers (PAF-ESPs)
- Winners: Moca Family Farm RLearning Center, Inc. (Batangas); Gourmet Farms, Inc. (Cavite)
The gathering was not merely about recognition, but a celebration of the shared contributions of every sector to the success of agricultural extension in the region—a tribute to excellence, dedication, and collective service in building a stronger and more prosperous future.
News by : Archie C. Linsasagin (Information Officer II / ISS)
