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ATI-QF-PPD-03 Effectivity Date: 31 October 2013

ATI-CAR NARRATIVE REPORT

MARCH 2016

Highlights

I. Enhancing Access to Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Products and Services

A. e-Extension

Online courses administered

o Basic Beekeeping Courses

o Training Management

o Savouring the Green Brew: Arabica Coffee Production.

Registered a total of 71 enrollees on the e-learning courses. Out of the total

enrollees, 47 were able to complete the course this month.

B. Techno-Gabay

Launched the FITS

Centers of the following

municipalities:

o Lagayan, Abra o San Isidro, Abra o Pilar, Abra

Conducted Assessment to

the proposed FITS

Centers of the following

municipalities:

o Tineg, Abra o Sallapadan, Abra o Daguioman,Abra o Licuan-Baay,Abra o Lagangilang,Abra

All of the assessed municipalities were recommended for launching however they

need to comply with the team’s recommendations before the launching activity.

Monitored the FITS Centers of the following:

o San Juan, Abra o ASIST, Abra

FITS centers are regularly being maintained catering to various clients.

Launching ceremony of San Isidro,FITS Center



C. Knowledge Products Development, Reproduction and Dissemination

Distributed a total of 5,038 print

materials composed of hand-outs,

posters, e-extension promotional

materials, brochures, flyers and

leaflets.

Reproduced 240 technologies

packaged in CDs.

Digitized and distributed 70

materials on Good Agricultural

Practices and Goat Enterprise

Management.

Acquired six (6) text books/technical manuals.

o Managing our living heritage: A Preparatory o Rice for the Filipinos Towards the Governments o DA Annual Report 2014 Reforms Taking Root, Innovations o Bearing Fruit o Ginintuan: Finest Banana, Mango, Pineapple o Hapag: The Philippines Premier Harvest: Highland & Lowland Vegetable

Served 51 library clients.

D. Knowledge Systems Management (ICT Services)

Maintained 31 work stations (desktop computer units) which were regularly

checked to avoid loss of data and other pertinent document.

Maintained two (2) Local Area Network connections for easier access to services via

the internet.

Maintained 10 agriculture-related data and information as follows:

1. List of CAR Priority/Champion Commodities 2. CAR Land Use and Classification Profile 3. Provincial and municipal income class database 4. CAR barangays, AEW ratio 5. CAR barangay profiles 6. Registry System on Basic Sectors in Agriculture CAR Results 7. List of Print Agriculture-related IEC Materials 8. List of Audio/Video Agriculture IEC Materials 9. List of Agriculture-related Textbooks/Manuals a. List of Agriculture-related handouts

Published six (6) webpages in the ATI-CAR’s website. These can be accessed at

www.ati.da.gov.ph/car.

o Two (2) ATI-CAR Staff Pass TESDA NC III Certification for AGRI-CROP Production

o ATI-CAR Supports Philippines’ Rights in the West Philippine Sea, Participates in the Multi-Sectoral Forum

o ATI-CAR’s Learning Sites (LS) & School for Practical Agriculture (SPAs) Host YES Scholars for their On-the-Job-Training (OJT)

o ATI-CAR Soars High, Surpasses its CY 2015 Targets Amidst Challenges o Three Pillars of the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System Harmonize their

Work and Financial for 2017-2022 o HVCDP Coordinators and GAP Focal Person in CAR train on GAP for Fresh Fruits

and Vegetables, Undergo TESDA NC II Certification

Updated the center’s facebook account-ATI in the Cordilleras

ATI-CAR Library services managed by ISS

http://www.ati.da.gov.ph/car



II. Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the Agriculture and Fisheries

Sector

A. Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities

RICE PROGRAM

Technical Briefing on the Sikat Saka Program and Credit Worthiness Seminar for

Irrigators Association (IA) in Kalinga

Batch 1-March 8, 2016 Batch 2-March 9, 2016 Batch 3 – March 17,2016 Batch 4 – March 18,2016

Year 2015, a total of 634 members of

the Irrigators Association were briefed

on the Sikat Saka Program and provided

with the Credit Worthiness Seminar. Out

of these, 23 farmers were able to avail

the credit program amounting to P 1,

604,000.00 covering a total area of 42.75

has rice farm.

For the month, four (4) batches of Sikat Saka briefings were again conducted for the IAs

of Kalinga with a total of 237 participants utilizing a total cost of 106,197.20 pesos.

These series of Sikat Saka briefings were very informative to the farmers since they came to know that there are agencies such as DA, ATI, LANDBANK, NFA, PCIC, and NIA offering credit to help finance the need of farmers. Further, it taught them to be a responsible borrower like the 5 Cs – character, condition, capacity, capital, and collateral. As shared by a participant, “attitude is everything-change your attitude and your life will be changed”.

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

Training in support to OA-ICS (Phase III) for Ambangeg Organic Farmers Association

(AOFA)-March 21-23, 2016

Leveling up, the AOFA with its 32

members completed the OA-ICS Phase III.

As output of the training, 16 farms were

inspected. The farm inspection will be

continued to meet the desired number of

farms inspected. And for the association to

move up and be certified, members will

sustain dynamic cooperation among them.

An amount of 55,932 pesos was used in

the phase completion. The activity and resource person were rated very satisfactory and

excellent, respectively.

Members of AOFA discussing their observations during their farm inspection.

The IAs on field getting every information on the

credit worthiness seminar



HVCD PROGRAM

Training Of Trainers (TOTs) on GAP on Fruits & Vegetables with NC II

AEWs of Kalinga, Benguet and Mt. Province (Batch 1)-March 8-11,2016 AEWs of Abra, Apayao and Ifugao (Batch 2) –March 29-April 1,2016

A total of 85 participants composed of Agricultural Extension Workers, GAP LS owner,

chemical company technicians and staff from the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field

Office, Benguet State University, Benguet AgriPinoy Trading Post and Fertilizer and

Pesticide Authority completed this training and passed the NC II assessment on Agri Crop

Production conducted in partnership with TESDA-Kalinga. In addition, six (6) RFO and ATI

staff also took and passed the NC II Assessment. Summing up, 91 individuals were NC II

Certified on Agri Crop Production.

All participants were very grateful for the opportunity of training and NC II Assessment. They have seen, learned and realized the great importance of both to their lives and to their clients.

To the chemical company

technicians, knowledge learned

will be incorporated in their

orientations to their farmer-

clients.

To the BAPTC staff, as a major player in marketing the products of farmers, knowledge

acquired will serve as their basis on their guidelines preparation.

To the AEWs, it brought motivation and challenge for them to go stronger in assisting

the farmers towards GAP and NC certification.

Overall, the two (2) batches of training and the resource persons were consistently

rated VERY SATISFACTORY.

A total of 135, 068.69 pesos was utilized for the successful conduct of the two (2)

batches of TOT.

DOING IT RIGHT..NC II applicants doing their field practicum at Benguet State University Research field.

BIG SMILE! A participant receiving her claim stub for her National

Certificate from TESDA



LIVESTOCK PROGRAM

Local Farm Exchange on Goat Enterprise Management for Goat and Sheep Farmer Graduates

(FLS-GEM) of CAR-March 15-18, 2016

Goat raising remains as one of the most

common component of integrated farming

system of small farmers because it requires a

minimal initial investment. As such, risk of loss

is also small making goat farming an attractive

proposition among rural farm families.

Hence, this activity was programmed and

now conducted for extension workers and

farmers. This on-site training was completed

by 30 extension workers and farmers who

were graduates of the season long trainings on FLS-IGM and FLS-GEM. The group visited

various sheep and goat farms in Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija to observe, interact and learn

from the experiences of the more advanced farmer-entrepreneurs and agencies. Through

this, they have gathered farming technologies and entrepreneurial practices that they can

adapt and apply based on their capabilities, resources and goals in their respective small

ruminant projects.

Learning of the participants includes the importance of recordkeeping to monitor loss

and gain; the practice of complete confinement to avoid parasites; the lesser production cost

of sheep and goat compared to swine and poultry; big help of planting grass and forages;

and others.

Overall, activity and resource persons were given a rating of very satisfactory. An

amount of 125, 260.74 pesos was used for this activity.

4-H

Re-organizational Meeting cum Strengthening of 4H Young Filipino Farmers Training in Japan

(YFFTPJ) Graduates

Initiated by JAECAAP CAR Chapter, this activity was organized to gather the (YFFTPJ)

graduates of the region. This is to encourage them to work together and plan for worthwhile

activities that will uplift and strengthen them to become resilient even if they are faced with

various challenges.

Each participant presented the status of their projects and of the loan or re-entry

project. Most of the graduates are now successful in their field of specialization and some

are engaged outside agriculture.

The body selected their new set of officers. They identified different activities needed by

the members such as leadership, team building and agripreneurship, bookkeeping and

financial management. They agreed that every member is obliged to contribute 500 pesos as

a registration fee and 1000 pesos as annual dues wherein these collections will be their

organization’s initial fund. Further, they agreed to have ID and Facebook account wherein all

must be a member.

Sharing of goat technologies between the goat practitioners & learners.



Rural-Based Organizations (RBOs)

2016 CAR Regional RBO Consultations, Planning and Officers Meeting-March 29-30, 2016

The regional RBO consultative meeting was conducted this month accomplishing its

objective to provide important updates on the conduct of regional and national congresses,

new or existing programs and activities in order for them to be prepared and be attuned

with the RBO directions from the national down to the barangay level.

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies on Crop and Livestock for P4MP, MS and

other RBOs of CAR-March 30-April 2, 2016

Officers and coordinators of the RBOs, being the front liners and partners of DA and the

LGUs in informing the farmers and providing technical advices or recommendations on how

they can adapt or mitigate the effects of climate change, should be continuously updated on

the latest strategies on how to minimize the effects of climate change or reduce carbon

emission.

Thus, completing this

training were 30 RBO officers

and coordinators. Accordingly,

the training is timely, relevant,

practical, applicable, helpful,

and an eye opener. As they go

back to their community or

organization, they will gladly

re-echo what they have learned

from the discussions and saw

from the farms visited.

SPECIAL CONCERNS

Training on Swine Production as Livelihood Enhancement for the Farmers of the 4th-6th class

Municipalities of Abra

Municipality of Danglas,Abra – Batch 1- March 28-30,2016 Municipality of La Paz, Abra – Batch 2- March 30-April 1,2016

A total of 61 participants composed of extension workers and farmers of Danglas and La

Paz Abra both belonging to the low income class municipalities attended this swine production training.

It is aimed that the training will create and/or increase livelihood in the community and be able to sustain it for their economic progress.

“Swine raising is one of the best livelihood

project for us farmers. Thus, we should regularly

be updated with the information and

technologies on swine production to increase

our production and our income. Let us aim high

to reach prosperity. Let’s continue to learn more

because learning never ends and at the same

time share our gained knowledge to our fellow

farmers.” – This was shared by one participant

during sharing of learnings and insights.

Lecture and discussion on the different aspects

of swine production

A worthwhile pose with all the learnings and insights acquired



Overall, the activity and resource person of the two (2) batches were constantly rated very satisfactory. An amount of 91, 740 pesos was utilized for these trainings.

Education Support

Scholarship Program

a) Ladderized Course for Out-of-School Youth

The 31 Youth Empowerment through Sustainable Program (YES) scholars of RTC-CAR and RTC-Region 1 currently deployed to various Learning Sites (LS) and School for Practical Agriculture (SPA) in the region are now on their second month of On-the-job training.

b). DAT-BAT The 10 DAT-BAT scholars enrolled in DMMSU are now on their second semester. At present, they are deployed to various learning sites and projects of DMMSU and ATI-RTC 1 for their On-the-job training.

III. Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in Agriculture and Fisheries

Extension Delivery

A. Partnership Development

1. Extension Service Provider (ESP)

At present, Saint Louis University-Extension Institute for Small-Scale Industries

Foundation, Inc. (SLU-EISSIFI) is the only accredited ESP of ATI-CAR. It specializes on basic

beekeeping, farm enterprise development and business plan preparation.

IV. Scaling-Up Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Innovations

A. Learning Sites

Sustaining Capability Building Interventions through Field Hands-on Learning: Learning Site

Development.

ATI-CAR maintained its 20 Learning Sites (LS) which were established the previous year. Of this, 16 are OA LS, two (2) are RBO-FSSP LS, one (1) is HVCD LS and one (1) is Rice LS. 10 LS are located in Benguet, one (1) in Baguio City, five (5) in Ifugao, two (2) in Mt. Province, and one (1) both in Abra and Kalinga.

B. School for Practical Agriculture

Sustaining Capability Building Interventions through Field Hands-on Learning: SPA

Development

ATI-CAR’s SPA partners are Mr. Jefferson Laruan under the Organic Agriculture program

and Mr. Teodoro Kub-ao under the Integrated Rice Based F arming System. Both of these SPA

implementers act as farmer lecturers to their co-farmers, to the youth and all interested

individual on farming.

Mr. Kub-ao currently hosts the eight (8) RTC-CAR YES scholars for their on-the-job

training where he will teach them integrated farming practices and to even let them engage

to the community.

While, Mr. Laruan hosts six (6) RTC-Region 1 YES scholars. His farm was one of the most

visited Learning Site by ATI-CAR’s training participants and institutional visitors. To date, he

had hosted more than 300 individuals from ATI.



ATI-CAR Center-Based Learning Sites

The center expanded its center-based learning site this year showcasing organic

technologies to its clients. This site consists of a vermicomposting facility, coffee nursery,

organic vegetable production and herbal plants. This month, the LS was utilized during the

TOTs on GAP cum NC II Assessment for their field inspection practicum. Also, the place is a

visit area to institutional visitors of the center.

V. Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Stakeholders Capacity in

Climate Change Adaptations and Readiness

A. Capacity Building Activities

Capability activities on climate change adaptation and mitigation resources were targeted this year to be conducted on June and September.

B. Tree for Life, Food for Life Project

In participation of the National Greening Program, the center also has targeted

two (2) tree planting activities to be conducted this June and September.

VI. Improving Enabling Environment and Quality Governance

Planning

Targeted activity on planning was already conducted in January.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Report Submission.

A total of 11 TACRs for the month were submitted on time to Central Office. Also

monthly physical and narrative reports were submitted.

The center, with the PME as the lead assesses and evaluates the graduate’s degree of

learning application and action plan implementation through its graduate monitoring form.

This was already started this month.

As part of the center’s transparency seal, online posting of center’s accomplishments for

the month of March was done in coordination with the Information Services Section.

The urban garden serving as field inspection practicum area for the participants



ISO 9001:2008

Quality Management System Independent 1st Party Mock Audit (March 3-4, 2016)

ATI-CAR’s 1st Party Mock Audit

was undertaken this month in

preparation of the agency’s quest for

the ISO certification. The audit team

composed of ISO team of the Central

Office and Mr. Allan Fabella as the

independent lead auditor.

The center was assessed on its

conformity to its Quality

Management System against the

requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and the documented procedure on internal audit; assessed

the capability of the QMS in ensuring that it meets applicable service, product, process,

statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements; and evaluated the effectiveness of the

QMS in ensuring that ATI-CAR is continually meeting the set objectives.

In the closing meeting, Mr.

Fabella presented his findings

which are 13 non-conformances

(NCs) and six (6) opportunities

for improvement (OFIs). The

center was required to

accomplish the root cause

analysis and corrective action and

submitted to CO five (5) days after

the mock audit. Corrective actions

taken on the findings shall be

verified by the center’s IQA team

before the final DAP Assessment come April.

The audit has brought realizations and appreciation to everyone, from the supervisors

down to the subordinates.

Staff Development: ATI-CO Conducted

(a). Training of Trainers on Food Safety- February 14-19, 2016

This was completed by the HVCD focal Ms. Cristine Esnara and alternate GAP focal Mr.

Edwin Dicksen. According to them, the training have provided understanding on food safety

principles, food safety hazards that affects quality of produced and its management; and on

the existing food safety regulations to be re-echoed to AEWs & farmer clients.

(b). Training of Trainers on Meat and Dairy Goat Production Technologies and Infrastructure

for Small hold Farmers - February 21-March 5, 2016

This two-week training was successfully completed by the new livestock focal person

Ms. Maribeth Malanna. Accordingly, the training had enhanced her knowledge on goat

production especially that it is the livestock priority of the region.

The DCC team in hot seat with the Auditor

The auditor and the auditee discussing the section’s conformance to the standards



Her action plan is to conduct “Training on Forage and Pasture Development”

(incorporated on the 2017 WFP) as a significant step for an improved and sustainable goat

production in the region.

(c). Training of Trainers on Establishment of HACCP Plan- March 15-18, 2016

This was completed by the HVCD focal Ms. Cristine Esnara and alternate GAP focal Mr.

Edwin Dicksen. The training helped them understand the principles of HACCP and provided

skills on how to establish and or develop HACCP Plans which could be shared to processors,

manufactures and producers of processed or pre-processed foods/crops who are interested

to have their own HACCP.

(d). Organizational Immersion to Outstanding 4H Clubs and RBOs and Capability

Enhancement for New RBO Focal Person

This training was completed by the new 4-H focal person Mr. Jener Dizon. “The training

is of great relevance. It provided a wholesome understanding of what is RBO all about. It

rectified my understanding of 4H rites, ceremonies and etc. It paved way to appreciating my

work. I built congenial company of fellow new RBO/4H focal”, he shared.

Staff Development: Other Government Agency Conducted

(a). Implementing Government Accounting Manual (GAM) for National Government Agencies:

The Budget Personnel Perspective - February 3-4, 2016

This was completed by the Administrative Officer IV Ms. Veronica Siloy and Budget

Officer Felipe Manaoat III. Extensive discussions were made on identifying the basic

policies, rules and regulations, revenue and collections, appropriation of approved budget,

allotment, obligation/utilization/disbursement, new format of obligation and how to fill it

up, preparing the budget forms, maintenance of new forms of registries, issuance of Notice

of Obligation Request and Status Adjustment (NORSA) or Budget Utilization Request and

Status (BURSA). Also, workshops on budget reports preparation were made.

The training updated their knowledge about DBM and COA circular. Thus, heightening

their confidence to do their work about financial matters according to accounting rules and

regulations.

(b). On-boarding program for New Entrants-March 29-31, 2016

This three-day on-boarding

program conducted by CSC-CAR was

completed by 13 new entrants of ATI-

CAR. This program was intended to

orient new officials and employees

from all government agencies in the

region who have rendered 0 to five

years of service and provide them

with a complete package of various

must-know information that will

mold, motivate, equip and empower

them in their public service journey.

Ms. Tessie Lingbanan reciting ATI’s mission



It aimed to spark and sustain the positive energies of new entrants in the public service

and build on their integrity and commitment to serve, nurturing them towards personal and

organizational excellence.

Lectures were made on Office Decorum; Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for

Public Officials and Employees; ARTA; Appointment and other Personnel Actions; Managing

Performance; Attendance and Government Working Hours; Leave Privileges; PRAISE;

Learning and Development Program; Employee Discipline; Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of

1995; Compensation, Allowances and Other Benefits for Public Officials and Employees;

Gender and Development Overview and; GSIS, PAG-IBIG and Philhealth Benefits.

Other Extension and Operations Support Activities

Title of Activity Highlights of the Activity

1. Agri-Fishery Credit Programs Assessment and Planning Workshop

Planning, assessment and finalization of targets for the 2016 Sikat Saka Work and Financial Plans

2. Symposium on Women in Farming

Plenary Sessions on Magna Carta of Women; Roles and Importance of Women in Agriculture

Break-out sessions on aqua phonics; how to revive your soil; gender and climate change; beekeeping; mushroom tissue culture production and processing; water hyacinth and presentation of success story of Ms. Daisy Duran

Trade fair 3. 1st Qtr ATIMA Meeting Meeting’s agenda were the attendance to the AFEN

Orientation; OPCR-IPCR preparation; YES Scholarship; AgriDoc Issue; Magsasakang Siyentista Appointment; COA AOMs; ATI Interventions Assessment; ISO Updates; and others.

Visit to Agricultural Projects. 4. Orientation on AFEN Discussion on what is AFEN to provide greater

understanding and appreciation and its importance in ensuring a unified and efficient AFE System.

The participants are discussing among their group how to present the values/ norms of

conduct of a public servant assigned to them.



Institutional Visitors

For the month, the following visitors were accommodated by the center:

Title of Activity Date Visited Participants Place Visited

1. Exposure Trip for Graduates

of FFS on Palaycheck, EnFFS

and FBS of Labo, Camarines

Norte

March 3-4,2016 2 AEWs, 43

Farmers

ATI-CAR, Lily of the

Valley(LOV), Garden of

Life, Benguet AgriPinoy

Trading Center(BAPTC)

2.Experiential Training on

Managing Agricultural Crops

Batch 9

March 9,2016 45 BSU Processing, BAPTC,

Strawberry Fields

3. Experiential Training on

Managing Agricultural Crops

Batch 10

March 10,2016 48 BSU Processing, BAPTC,

Strawberry Fields

4. National AgriDoc Roll-out: A

new breed of Agri Development

Officers of the Community

March 11,2016 31 LOV, BAPTC,

Strawberry Fields

Institutional visitors being oriented at BSU Processing Center

Institutional visitors from Taybas and Lucban, Quezon being oriented by a staff regarding the mandates and functions of BAPTC.



Table 3. SUMMARY of FUND DISBURSEMENT BY PROGRAM FUND

Program Fund Disbursement

PS 1,415,229.24

Regular MOOE 1,040,848.26 e-Extension (Regular) - Rice 294,100.48 Organic Agriculture 164,280.00 HVCD 364,550.00 Corn 602,735.73 Livestock 238,360.00 4-H YES Program 439,166.00 RBO 76,580.00 TOTAL 4,635,849.71

Prepared and submitted by:

CHERRY S. SINONG

PEO I

Date: April 6, 2016

Noted and Approved:

ARLENE L. FLORES, Ph.D.

Center Director

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