Month: January 2021

The Ubi grower from the town of Dimiao bagged most of the Pinaka contest of different Ubi varieties as one of
the several contests highlighted the month-long celebration of Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm at the Old City
Airport, Tagbilaran City.
Allan T. Madronero from Malijao, Dimiao won three of the seven varieties. These were Tam-isanwhich weighed
20.8 kilograms (kgs.); Kabus-ok, 9.8kgs.; and Binanag, 8.8 kgs.
As each variety has a prize of P5,000, Madronero would receive P15, 000 during the awarding and closing
ceremony of the festival on February 24, 2021 at the Old City Airport.
Other winners of the contest were ArnulfoCalag from Baclayon for his biggest UbiKinampay weighing 10.8
kgs., EsmeraldoMaligsa from Corella – Binugas(7.2 kgs.), Jacky Gonzales from San Miguel – Baligonhon (17.2
kgs.), and Nicolas Cabusao of Carmen – Iniling (6.8 kgs.).
The Pinaka contest of the different varieties of Ubi in Bohol gave the real meaning of the celebration as Bohol is
known for Ubi especially the UbiKinampay which is more aromatic compared to other provinces.
Rosanna G. Lamdagan, Head, Agri-Business Division, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist(OPA) said that
conducting different contests with big prizes at stake will encourage Boholano farmers to engage Ubi farming.
Other contests being conducted were Most Outstanding Ubi growers, Highest Volume of Ubi Display,
UbiBalitaw, Del Horest and Sarah Geronimo voices alike, cooked Ubi Eating, Tabirak Eating, Motorcade and
BugnosaRondalla contests.
In the opening program last January 25, 2021, Gov. Art C. Yap underscored the efforts of the Ubi growers in
expanding and sustaining the Ubi industry in Bohol.
The governor keeps urging growers to till more areas for Ubi to produce more tubers.
Bohol Ubi Growers Association (BUGA) President EsmeraldoMaligsa said that association records show the
number of farmers engaged in Ubi farming is increasing.
Maligsa stressed that they have more yield of Ubi this harvest season as evident by the increase in Ubi tubers
displayed at the festival.
He thanked the provincial government for the Ubidispersal program of which they had given more than 11,000
kgs. ofUbi planting materials last planting season. (AtoyCosap)

BIGGEST UBI TUBERS. Allan Madronero (right photo) from Malijao, Dimiao bags most of the PinakaUbi
contest in different varieties in the Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm on going at the Old City Airport,
Tagbilaran City as one of the highlights of the month-long celebration.

The second day of the Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm showcasing the different varieties of Ubi in Bohol especially the “Kinampay” and other agri-commodities at the Old City Airport in Tagbilaran City had full of so many activities.As early as 8:00 in the morning, the buyers trooped at the festival to buy Ubi products and other agri-commodities, plants from the plantitos/plantitas and favorite Boholano delicacies that would end at 8:30 pm.After lunch, there were different contests being conducted to highlight the celebration such Ubi Balitaw, Del Horest and Sarah Geronimo Voices Alike, Cooked Ubi Eating, Tabirak Eating and Pinaka Contest that would really give happiness to the exhibitors, buyers, and all the people inside the venue.At 6:00 in the evening, the people inside the Old City Airport were entertained by the different bands while eating at the food fair.The month-long celebration will end on February 24, 2021 wherein the awarding and closing program will be conducted of which the winners of all the contests will be given their prizes.#Ubifestival2021#InTheNewNorm

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) through Gov. Art C. Yap and other provincial offices has formally started yesterday, January 25, 2021 the Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm at the Old City Airport, Tagbilaran City.The month-long festival which carries the theme “Pagpananum ug Ubi Napuslan, Kagutom nga Dala sa COVID-19 Nabatukan” showcasing the Ubi Kinampay and other varieties will culminate on February 24, 2021.The colorful motorcade from the 21 participating municipalities and other exhibitors added the opening program more meaningful.Gov. Yap on this inspiration message underscored the efforts of the Boholano Ubi growers who have helped the provincial government to expand and sustain the Ubi industry in Bohol.The governor urged the buyers, sellers and all the people who troop at the festival to strictly follow the basic health protocols.Board Member Aldner Damalerio in Lieu of Congressman Edgar M. Chatto, and Board Member Ricky U. Masamayor who represented Vice Governor Rene Relampagos, and PATCO – Head Roman Dabalos in messages of support assured the Ubi growers to give the necessary support for their endeavor towards Ubi industry.On the second day (Tuesday), the Ubi Festibal has being highlighted with different contests such as; Cooked Ubi Eating, Tabirak Eating, Del Horest & Sarah Geronimo Voice Alike and Ubi Balitaw.Aside from usual selling of Ubi products and other agri-products, the daily activities up to February 24, 2021 include; Techno-Fora, Nightly Entertainment, Food Fair, Arnis Demo, Cycling, among others.#ubifestival2021#inTheNewNorm

The Provincial Technical Working Group (PTWG) on Ubi Festival ’21 in the New Norm assured the public that
strict implementation of the basic protocols is a must in conducting the festival slated on January 25 to February 24,
2021, at the Old City Airport, Tagbilaran City to avoid the possible spread of coronavirus.
This was stressed by Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas who led the PTWG in conducting the
three preparatory meetings.
Dr. Pamugas said that Gov. Art C. Yap has directed the PTWG to draw measures ensuring the conduct of the Ubi
Festival in the New Norm to avoid affliction of the dreaded disease.
Pamugas disclosed that part of the measure they have drawn is the holding of the fest at the Old City Airport
where social distancing can be properly observed considering its wide area.
In fact, he said that the distance between exhibitor booths is 10 meters while two meters for the table with
barriers for the sellers and buyers.
He said that the wearing of a facemask is a must and upon entering the venue, guests should undergo a
temperature check, hand washing with alcohol, foot bath before filling up log sheets for contact tracing.
Inside the venue, he clarified that they will follow the 50 percent allowable capacity wherein the members of the
Philippine National Police (PNP) and Provincial Security Force (PSF) would help in controlling the number of
people from getting inside.
The month-long festival carries the theme “Pagpananum ug Ubi Napuslan, Kagutom nga Dala sa COVID-19
Nabatukan” will kick off with a motorcade on January 25, 2021, 1 p.m. from the Capitol Grounds – New Capitol
Site Road – Hangos Street – J.A. Clarin St. – City Hall Grounds – Calceta Street – J.A. Clarin St. – CPG Avenue –
City Airport Road/ Benigno Aquino Road down to the Old City Airport for the formal opening of the program.
In the opening program, Gov. Yap will lead in the giving of messages and the opening of exhibits.

SLATED CONTESTS

Aside from the usual activities of selling Ubi products and other agri-commodities, ornamental and flowering
plants (plantitos/plantitas), the Ubi Festival in the New Norm will be savored with different contests such as the
highest volume of Ubi display, Pinaka of different Ubi varieties, outstanding Ubi growers, cooked Ubi Eating, Ubi
Tabirak eating, Motorcade and literary musical contests (Bugno sa Rondalla, Ubi Balitaw, Del Horest and Sarah
Geronimo voices alike.
Other activities to highlight the festival are the nightly entertainment, food fair, techno fora, Ubi cook off, arnis
demo and Zumba.
Esmeraldo Maligsa, Bohol Ubi Growers Association (BUGA) president said that they have enough supply of Ubi
tubers to be sold at the festival of which the Ubi Kinampay can be bought at P90 per kilo and P70 for other varieties.
Maligsa said that BUGA which has more than 100 members and other Boholano Ubi growers have experienced a
good harvest this season.
The Ubi Festival has been institutionalized through an ordinance in the province aimed to recognize and award
farmers who have been helping the provincial government to expand and sustain the Ubi industry in Bohol. (Atoy
Cosap)

CAPTION;
VENUE INSPECTION. Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas (second from right, left photo)
leads the Provincial Technical Working Group (PTWG) forUbi Festival in the New Norm to inspect the Old
City Airport, Tagbilaran City after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) had granted the
request of Gov. Art C. Yap to use the abandoned city airport as the venue of the month-long celebration of
Ubi Festival in the New Norm slated from January 25 to February 24, 2021.