South Cotabato, Philippines—The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist proudly leads the Agri and Plant Fair at this year’s T’nalak Festival 2025, bringing a fresh and vibrant experience for plant lovers and agricultural enthusiasts. This year, the fair will take place at the ProTech Center, featuring 80 exhibitors from across South Cotabato and nearby provinces.
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist handles the Plant Fair and Bahay Kubo and Product Display Competition alongside with Farmer’s Festival.
Maylin B. Delos Santos, New special awards include Best Landscape, Most Congeniality, and they will also recognize outstanding plant caretakers and those with excellent customer service. The exhibit will run from July 3 to 28, 2025, with construction commencing on June 30.
Rommel Eladia, OPAG’s Supervising Administrative Officer, confirmed that each LGU will again showcase their Bahay Kubo. However, LGUs are now given seed money to build and design their kubos, focusing on their respective “Pyesta sa Nayon” themes.
“Ang aton nga location sang aton nga bahay kubo ara lang sa gihapon sa atubangan sa Kapitolyo kag diri sa DPWH. Mag umpisa kita sagn display diri sa may traffic lights sa Judge Alba St,” Eladia stated.
Each LGU will also display its top five products. Judging will be done in two phases:
First Judging: July 11 (40%)
Final Judging: July 17 (60%)
Prizes are at stake:
1st Place – ₱130,000
2nd Place – ₱110,000
3rd Place – ₱90,000
4th Place – ₱70,000
Consolation—₱50,000 each