Destined to Stay: Joan’s Homegrown Success

 

 

In early 2024, I was all set to chase the common Filipino dream of working abroad, hoping it would bring better stability to my family. But as fate would have it, my path took an unexpected turn—one that led me not to distant shores, but to the fertile ground of my own hometown in Barangay Gubang, Pagadian City. There, I began to build an

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Where Passion Meets the Land: UmaLeng’s Commitment to Organic Farming

 

 

“Organic farming is not just a method—it is a commitment to health, the environment, and future generations.”

 

From Family Roots to a Farming Legacy

At 60 years old, Girlyn B. Pacalioga of Mauswagon, Lower Landing, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, stands as a testament of perseverance, passion, and

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Training boosts BARMM AEWs skills in native cattle production

Carolina Priscilla Elan P. Ebillo

The Agricultural extension workers and livestock practitioners from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) gathered for a five-day capacity-building activity.

The Training of Trainers (TOT) on Native Cattle Production and Management, organized by ATI in Zamboanga

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CACAO REHAB TRAINING EMPOWERS SOMINOT COCO GROWERS

Jay-ar S. Mariquita

 

In a strategic move to strengthen the livelihoods of local coconut farmers, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center IX (ATI-RTC IX), in collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority – Region IX (PCA-Region 9), successfully empowered 30 NCFRS coconut beneficiaries through an intensive

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Sambulawan coco growers gain nursery skills

Training on Nursery Establishment and Management – Batch 1 was successfully conducted in Brgy. Sambulawan, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, on September 10–12, 2025, through Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center IX (ATI-RTC IX), CFIDP Program, and full support of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Zamboanga del Sur.

This three

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Modern farming is no longer just about hard work in the fields, it’s about smart work, powered by the right tools and knowledge. With this in mind, the Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center IX (ATI-RTC IX) brought together 27 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Basilan, and Sulu Province for a five-day Retooling

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Harvesting Ideas, Growing Connections: ATI 9 Participates in DA 9 Farmers’ Festival and Technology Forum

On August 12, 2025, ATI 9, through its Information Services Section, participated in the Farmers’ Festival and Technology Forum held at the Zamboanga del Sur Research and Experiment Station in Kaangayan, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, as part of the DA Research Division Anniversary

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Cattle Production Training Strengthens ZDS Coco Farmers Practices

Cherry Jane V. Bagonggong

The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) continues to strengthen its commitment to empowering livestock farmers by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable livestock management and production. This was exemplified in the Training on Livestock Production (Cattle) – Batch 2

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Trained Officers to Uphold R9 Meat Safety Standards

Carolina Priscilla Elan P. Ebillo

 

A total of twenty participants from various municipalities across Region IX have officially completed the Basic Meat Inspection Course, held from July 3 to 30, 2025, at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City. The month-long training was jointly organized by the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional

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The Training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on Meat Processing held in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur marked a significant stride in improving food safety and meat processing standards in the region. A total of 25 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) participated in this capacity-building initiative, aimed at equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills

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