MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
PILLARS IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR TAPAZ
MANDATE Formulate measures and provide technical assistance, support to the
delivery of basic services, and provision of adequate facilities relative to
agricultural services, and develops plans and strategies on agricultural
programs and projects (Local Government Code, 1991)
VISION The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist shall lead the LGU Offices in
in the development of effective, responsive and efficient agriculture
services for the people of Tapaz
MISSION Committed to work for the continuing development of the municipality and
the prosperity of the Tapaznon through effective and efficient
agricultural services
MAJOR THRUSTS *Development of appropriate agricultural technologies for local, provincial,
regional and national market
*Promotion and transfer of relevant technologies for farmers’ and fisher-
folks’ productivity and income
*Resources development and utilization through sustainable schemes
*Development and adaption of needed support services, regulatory
and networking for the banner programs and projects
BANNER PROGRAMS
- Rice Production Program
- Corn Production Program
- High Value Crops Development Program
- Poultry and Livestock Development Program
- Organic Agriculture Program
- Agri-business and Marketing Program
- Fishery Development Program
- Agri-Based Livelihood Development Program
- Farm Mechanization Program
SERVICES
- AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES
Technical Advisory and Assistance
Specialized Training Programs, Seminars and Workshop
Special Agriculture Mentoring and Consultations
- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Down-Stream Research Assistance
Monitoring and Evaluation Services
Agricultural Data Collection and Data Banking
- Resources Development and Utilization
Capacity and Capability Building Program
Clients Empowerment Assistance
Land Resources Development Services
Financial Sourcing/Out-Sourcing Program
- Support Services, Facilitation and Linkages
Facilitation for Credit, Production Input, Post-Harvest and Processing Facilities
Custom Services for Plant and Animal Pests Outbreak
Animal Health Clinic Services
Local Plant and Disease Quarantine Services
Local Agricultural Legislation Services
Linkage and Networking Exchange
ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTION AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AGRICULTURE OFFICE
| FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES |
KEY AREAS |
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES (PPAs) |
(1) AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES | (1.1) Technology Transfer | Technology Dissemination Program: – Rice Production Program – Corn Production Program – High Value Crops Development Program – Livestock and Poultry Develoment Program – Agri-Fishery Development Program – Organic Agriculture Program – Agri-business and Marketing Program – Farm Machinery Development Program |
(1.2) Technology Commercialization & Support | Agri-Based Livelihood Generation Program: – Seed Banking Project (Rice, Corn, Coconut, Vege)* – Municipal Plant Nursery Production Project* – Bio-Control Production & Utilization Project* – Processing projects (Meat,Banana,Cassava,Cacao-Coffee)* | |
(1.3) Technology Promotion | Venues for Techno Dissemination Program: – Sirinadya Festival (January) -Fiesta & Foundation Day Celebration (September 30) – Farmers’ Forum/Symposium and Trade Fair Exhibitions (Periodic /Annual Affairs) | |
(2) AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | (2.1) Appropriate Technology | Downstream/Applied Research Program: -Hybrid Rice Techno-Compact Demo Trials -Corn Production Trials (Variety Trial, Soil Amelioration Trials)* -Location Specific Techno Demo (Rice)* -Research/Assessment/Adoption of Climate Change on Mitigating Measures* |
(2.2) Technology Assessment & Commercialization | Monitoring and Evaluation Program: – Projects Implemented* – Programs Implemented* (GMO Assessment, etc.) | |
(2.3) Data Banking and Management | Data Collection, Data Validation and Data Management: -Socio-Demographic/Socio-Economic Profile* -Production Profile (By Commodity)* -Farming System Profile*(By System) -Clients Profile (Farmers, Cooperatives, Associations, & Farmer Clusters)* | |
(3) RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION SERVICES | (3.1) Human Resources | Capacity and Capability Building: -Assessment & Upgrading of knowledge, skills and experiences* -Regular Position’s Creation, Upgrading and Promotions* |
| Clients (Farmer) Development | Capacity and Capability Building Programs: -Building Self Sufficient and Self Reliant Clients* -Cooperativism, Voluntarism and Emporment Program | |
(3.2) Land Resources | Soil & Water Conservation Program:* – Organic Agriculture Program (MRF, CBCF) -Upland (Rainfed) Development Program* (Soil amelioration project, S-W Conservation Program, landscape vegetation monitoring project)* | |
(3.3) Financial and Credit Resources | Fund Sourcing, Generation and Management Program: -Preparation and submission of proposals for funding –Credit Support /Facilitation Program from government and private institutions | |
(3.4) Production Input | Production Input Facilitation and Subsidy –Resiliency Program for all Banner Programs -Private Input Financing Program -Local (LGU Initiatives) | |
(3.5) Equipment & Facility Resources | Need-Based Farm Mechanization Program: -Farm macbhineries and equipments -Agri-based processing equipment, facilities | |
(4) INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, REGULATORY AND NETWORKING | (4.1) Market Support System | Agri-Based Product Development & Marketing Program: – Product Development/One-Town One-Product (OTOP, etc.) – Market Assistance Program (Contract Growing, Market Outlets)* |
(4.2) Infrastructure Support |
Farm-to-Market-Road Network (Lowland and Upland Barangays) | |
(4.3) Regulatory Services | Meat Inspection, Plant Quarantine, and Monitoring Programs | |
(4.4) Custom and Incident Services | Pest outbreak, Land preparation, Harvesting and Drying Services, and Response to Agricultur-related Disasters.* | |
(4.5) Legislatures | Laws & Policies Promulgation Program: -Thru Resolutions and/or Ordinance enactment by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) on Agriculture-related proposal for approval, funding and endorsement, and Policy advocacy* | |
(4.6) Linkages Exchange | Functionalize, Strengthen and Sustain Linkages:* -MAO1 vs Internal Linkages (MPDO, OEEC, MAFC ) -MAO1 vs Gov’t Agencies (OPA, DA-RFO6, NAT’L) -MAO1 vs Other Gov’t Agencies (PhilRice, DOST, SCU’s) -MAO1 vs Private Institutions (Pioneer, Monsanto, Syngenta,etc.) |
Republic of the Philippines
PROVINCE OF CAPIZ
Municipality of Tapaz
MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
Email add: tapazagriculture815270@gmail.com; Official Globe Mobile Phone No. 0917-681-0020
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MANPOWER COMPLEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL AGR1CUTLURE OFFICE
MAO PERSONNEL |
POSITION | PROGRAM ASSIGNED AND/OR DESIGNATION |
BARANGAYS COVERED |
| 1.Jhel G. Giner 1. Engr. Mary Joy Ayupan 1. Ma. Theresa Nepomuceno | Municipal Agriculturist | OIC-Municipal Agriculture Officer Senior Consultant Consultant | Whole Municipality |
| 2. Gemma G. Gallenero | Agricultural Technologist | Corn Program Coordinator & Coordinator for Rural Based Organizations | |
| 3. Gregorio H. Gasis | Agricultural Technologist | High Value Crops Program Coordinator | |
| 4. Leo G. Geti-ayon | Agricultural Technologist | Rice Program Coordinator, Organic Agriculture Program Coordinator & Report Officer | |
| 5. Chris Gerard Ray G. Gardose | Agricultural Technologist | Co-Rice Program Coordinator, Co-Report Officer & Farm Mechanization Program Coordinator | |
| 6. Bryan Paul P. Caspillo | Agricultural Technologist | Livestock Program Coordinator, Agri-business & Marketing Coordinator, and Special Concern Assistant | |
| 7. Cornelio G. Gardose | Farm Worker I | Farm Mechanization Program Assistant & MAO Transport In-charge | |
| 9. James Marvin G. Gequilasao | Farm Worker I | Corn Program Assistant, PCIC Program Underwriter & Special Concern Aide | |
| 10. Jennelyn G. Obligar | Farm Worker I | Corn Program Assistant & Agri-business Liscensing-Monitoring Assistant | |
| 11. Annie G. Gabrillo | Farm Worker I | Agri-business Marketing & Liscensing Assistant | |
| 12. Mary Ann G. Gabais | Admin. Aide I | Finance and Administration Liason Representative & PCIC Program Underwriter | |
| 13. John Kenneth G. Relano | Casual/JO | Data Information & Management Assistant & Fishery Dev’t Program | |
| 14. Lennie L. Lauderes | Casual/JO | Assistant Coordinator for Organic Agriculture Program & HVCC Program Assistant | |
| 15. Mary Grace E. Pama | Casual/JO | High Value Crops Program Assistant & Data Management Info SystemAssistant | |
| 16. Rachelle G. Ceralvo | Casual/JO | High Value Crops Coordinator & BSWM-SLRMA Project Assistant | |
| 17. Romela G. Meno | Casual/JO | Rice Program Assistant & Assistant for Special Concern | |
| 18. Jebert G. Paraico | Casual/JO | Livestock-Meat Inspector & Livestock Program Assistant | |
| 19. Bernabe A. Batoon | Casual/JO | -Organic Compost Production (MRF) | |
20. Joelito G. Gabuyog 21. Elielita G. Gole
| Casual/JO Casual/JO
| Assistants & Errand MAO Personnel -SLP Swine Project Assistant |
MUNICIPAL PROFILE
(Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz)
The exact location of Tapaz lies within the latitude of 11o09 to 11o19’42”and the longitude of 122o11’25” to 122o34’45”. The municipality of Tapaz is in Region 6 situated at the centermost of the Island of Panay in the province of Capiz. It is bounded on the North by the municipality of Dumalag and Jamindan, on the west by the municipality of Jamindan and Libacao, Aklan, and in the south by the municipality of Lambunao and Calinog, Iloilo and on the east by the municipality of Dumalag, Capiz and Bingawan, Iloilo.
| Tapaz Relevant Statistics | |
| Population (2017) | 52,614 individuals |
| Land Area | 59,743.880 hectares |
| Barangays | 36 Lowland Barangays 22 Upland Barangays |
| Agricultural Area (cultivated)1 | 11,121.513 hectares |
Total Number of Farmers Total Number of Fisherfolks | 12,306 farmers* 48 fisherfolks *(Registered and Consistent) |
Topography | Rolling hills, hilly and mountainous hills and irrigable rice land. |
Climatic and Soil Conditions | Tapaz has Type 1 climate with 2 pronounced dry and wet season. Rain period from June to September and dry season for 3-6 months. Tapaz has 3 types of soils namely: San Manuel and Alimodian Clay Loams and Undifferentiated Mountain Soils. |
Source: Tapaz PMDC & MAO; and 1Data on total area cultivated to crops are on process
of validation, as of June 30, 2020; and *Under data validation/Verification.
