ProTech Compound is the New Venue for T’nalak Festival Agri Fair 2025
South Cotabato, Philippines — In preparation for the upcoming T’nalak Festival Agri Fair 2025, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) changed the location of the Plant and Agri fair to Protech Center this year. Dr. Raul Teves, Provincial Agriculturist and committee head of Agri and Plant Fair, took initial steps to ensure a well-organized, […]
South Cotabato Holds Briquette-Making Training to Promote Green Technology
Banga, South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist successfully conducted a livelihood training with the theme “Waste to Wealth: Mastering Briquette Making for a Greener Future” at the Farmers Training Hall of the Provincial Nursery and Demonstration Farm in Banga. The event was attended by over 70 participants from various municipalities and the […]
4H Provincial Achievement Day Highlights Youth Excellence in Agriculture
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) recently held a successful 4H Provincial Achievement Day event, showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of the youth involved in the 4H Program across the province. The 4H Program, symbolized by the four H’s — Head, Heart, Hands, and Health — is a youth development initiative […]
MOA Signing Paves Way for Sustainable Agri and Livelihood Projects
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Inter-Agency Convergence to institutionalizing the implementation of the Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP) of Abaca and Tilapia in the province. The MOA signing was attended by partner government agencies such as the Department of […]
South Cotabato Builds Multi-Purpose Building for Agricultural Events and Training
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, in partnership with the Provincial Engineers’ Office, has officially commenced the construction of a new covered court at the Provincial Nursery and Demonstration Farm in Barangay Reyes, Banga. This facility, with an allocated budget of ₱4,999,993.08 from 20% of the 2025 Local Development Fund, is […]
Two Farmers from South Cotabato Standout in the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan
South Cotabato, Philippines – Two young farmers from South Cotabato have recently brought pride to the province, earning recognition at the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFTPJ) Batch 2024 Business Pitching Event. Angel Tobongbanua from the Municipality of Banga and Bellie Lok from the Municipality of Surallah were among the 23 participants […]
PEO Oversees Improvement of Seven Falls Zipline
South Cotabato, Philippines – To ensure the safety and sustainability of the infrastructure at the most popular tourist destination in South Cotabato, the Provincial Engineering Office initiated the improvement of the Falls No. 5 Rigging and Landing Station, which is part of the Seven Falls Zipline with a value of ₱3,997,340.53. The upgrade aims to […]
OPAg Distributes Abaca Stripping Machines to Local Farmers in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) recently distributed ten (10) abaca stripping machines to farmer associations in the municipalities of T’boli and Lake Sebu at the Provincial Nursery and Demo Farm in Banga. The initiative responds to the increasing area of abaca plantations and aims to support farmers with the […]
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Supports Budget to Strengthen Health Care Facilities in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, Philippines – Sanguniang Panlalawigan supported the 75-million-peso budget to construct a two-storey building at the Norala District Hospital. “This new facility will not only help address the congestion of patients in healthcare services but also ensure that more patients can benefit by providing more beds, privates and ward rooms, as well as an […]
Farmers in Surallah Celebrate Opening of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement
South Cotabato, Philippines — The South Cotabato Provincial Agriculture Office has officially inaugurated the Multi-purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Purok Malipayon in Barangay Moloy and Sitio Datal Banate in Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato. Supervising Agriculturist Engr. Joan M. Batobalani emphasized the importance of the project for the farming community, particularly in remote areas. […]
