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Bohol chosen as pilot province of DA’s PAFES program

The province of Bohol is one of the pilot provinces in the Philippines for the Province-led Agriculture and Fishery Extension Services (PAFES) program of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

This was the statement issued by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar during his visit here last Friday when he led the ceremonial turnover of P387 million worth of agri-fishery projects to the Boholano Farmers Cooperative Association (FCA) held at the Ceremonial Hall, 4^th Floor, New Capitol Building, Cogon, Tagbilaran City.

Dar issued the statement after Gov. Art C. Yap presented to him the agriculture strategic framework for development of Bohol.

He said that he was elated on the plans and programs of the province which is anchored on the DA strategic framework for development of which he wanted to be emulated by other provinces in the country.

The DA sec. said that since Bohol is ready on its program for agricultural development, the province can assure for more projects and services under PAFES together with Negros Oriental and other provinces.

He bared that Bohol is in the right tract of giving focus on the commodities suitable for the area to ensure food safety of which he is appreciated most.

Gov. Yap on his presentation emphasized the ongoing programs for agriculture such as: Advanced Rice Technology (ART) 160 Hybrid Rice, ART 120 (Inbrid Rice), Advanced Rural Transformation (ART) Corn Technology 100, Agricultural Rural Transformation (ART) Bangus 1000, ART Nilotica (Bangus) 1000, Sea Weeds Productions, Swine and Poultry among others.

The visit of DA Secretary Dar last Friday was significant because he led the turnover of agri-fishery projects such as: Drilling Rig and its component worth P20,000,000, concreting of Barangay Cayacay Farm to Market Road Project (Leading to Brgy. Abaca, Mabini) – Alicia –P12,546,952.39; Rehabilitation of Paraiso Diversion Dam – Paraiso, Mabini – P7,765,573.59; Rehabilitation of Katipunan SWIP – Katipunan, Carmen – P1,593,029.77; Cattle feedlot Fattening – Buenavista – P5,000,000; Cattle feedlot Fattening – Sierra Bullones – P5,000,000; 4WD 90HP Tractor – Catigbian – P2,400,000.

Convergence in Coconut Farming Communities Towards Sustainable Rural Project – Virgin Coconut Oil Processing Facility in Balilihan, Bohol – P17M to LGU Balilihan.

While for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization component recipients were the following: 1^st District – Balilihan (Camasaque Irrigators Association (Casaquia) Inc., Cogon Small Coconut Famers Organization,Sagasa Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative; Calape – Abucayan Fishermen and Farmers Association, Bonbon Farmers and Fishermen’s Association;Catigbian – Candumayao Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative; Cortes – Municipal Local Government Unit of Cortes, Bohol.

For the second district – Bien Unido-Bical Small Farmers Association (BICFA), Bien Unido Multi-crops and Mango Producers Association, Nagkahugpong Mag-uuma ug Mananagat sa Nueva Esperanza (NAGMMANE),Buenavista – Lubang Farmers Organization,Catigbian Waterworks and Sanitation Association (CAWSA); Dagohoy – Samilca Irrigators Association, Inc., DSM Irrigators Association, Inc.; Danao – Hibale – Poblacion-Danao – Irrigators Association (HIPODIA), Inc.,DanaoMaribeta Irrigators Inc.; Trinidad – Purok 3 HinlayaganIlaya Farmers Association; Torreguis Farmers Association (TOFA); Ubay – GBL Irrigators Association, Inc.;

3^rd District – Saleka Irrigators Association, Inc., Garcia Multipurpose Cooperative, Quirinino Irrigators and Farmers Association; Bilar – Bugang Sur Farmers Association; Carmen -Mabago Farmers Association (MaFA),Panagdago-ocan Farmers Association; Candijay – Lungsodaan Farmers Association (LFA); Garcia-Hernandez – Napo-Tabuan Irrigators Association, Inc.,AghubanCambuyo Irrigators Association, Inc.; Duero – Bangwalog Rice Farmers Association; Jagna –Siling Irrigators Association, CalabacitaTuob Irrigators Association, Inc., Jaglonoy Irrigators Association, Inc., JagnaAlejawan Irrigators Association, Inc.; Mabini – NMC Aguipo Farmers Association (NMCAFA),Oliva Irrigators Association, Inc., San Rafael Bangi Irrigators Association; Sierra Bullones – Anibongan Farmers Association (AFA), Dusita Farmers Association (DUFA); Valencia – SimangBalingasao Irrigators Service Association, Inc.;

Other projects such fund coursed through from the Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were: Tubigon – 4 units (P68,801.00); Trinidad – 2 units (P34,400.50); Garcia Hernandez – 2 ( P34,400.50); Tagbilaran – 2 (P34,400.50); Loon – 2 (P34,400.50); Mabini – 2 (P34,400.50); Valencia – 2 (P34,400.50); Carmen – 1 (P17,200.25); Maribojoc – 2 units (P34,400.50); Candijay – 2 (P34,400.50); Lila – 2 (P34,400.50); Ubay – 2 units (P34,400.50); Guindulman – 2 units (P34,400.50); Calape – 2 units (P34,400.50); Bien Unido – 2 units (P34,400.50); Jagna – 2 units (P34,400.50); Duero – 2 units (P34,400.50);

22 ft. Motorized Fiberglass Boat (Under Target Program): Garcia Hernandez – 3 units(P164,227.20); Anda – 2 units(P109,484.80); Bien Unido – 3(P164,227.20); Duero – 3(P164,227.20); Tagbilaran – 3 (P164,227.20); Lila – 3(P164,227.20);

22 ft Motorized Fiberglass boat: Candijay – 11 units (P164,661.67); Office of the Provincial Agriculture – 4 units (P223,513.33); 30 ft. Motorized Fiberglass boat (under TARGET project); Calape – 3 units (P274, 311.90) and Jagna – 3 units – P274, 311.90.

Brand new refrigerated van for dairy with complete accessories funded under PRDP project (20% PGBh counterpart) was turned over to Bohol Dairy Producers Association for the Bohol dairy proceeding and marketing enterprise (recipient BODACCO and PCC Director).(AtoyCosap)

Sandugo Agri-Food Fair 2021 set in July

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) through the Office of the
Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) has been preparing for the conduct of SandugoAgri-Food Fair 2021 in the province
to highlight the month-long celebration of the Sandugo Festival this coming July if the COVID-19 pandemic will
subside.
The SandugoAgri-Food Fair is an annual undertaking spearheaded by the PGBh through the OPA, other
stakeholders both national and local agencies, non-government organizations including the private sectors.
As tentatively set, this year’s event will be conducted at the old city airport.
The fair is a major marketing promotional activity that highlights the agri-fishery display of fresh, organic,
agricultural and processed products. It is an appropriate venue for farmer-beneficiaries and local producers to test
the marketability of their products.
Rosanna G. Lamdagan, Head-Agribusiness Division, OPA said that the fair aims to sustain the employment and
income augmentation goals through the creativity of the economic cluster by way of linking them with traders and
exporters and other institutional buyers as well.
Lamdagan added that the PGBh wants to intensify its efforts to promote integrate and encourage marketing
schemes of the farmers produce in support to agri-tourism of the province, to showcase Boholano agri-fishery based
products and services, an opportunity for market research activities, to upgrade farm technologies of the farmer to
become wise entrepreneurs, and exhibit agri-fishery products to establish marketing partners.
The fair exhibitors coming from the different Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs) will be given a
designated area and will be provided booths, tables and tents to display and promote their agri-fishery products.
The MLGU concern will assist farmers in bringing their products to the venue by providing them vehicles during
the ingress and egress periods.
The designated areas are strategic for information, sales, market linkages and other promotional outlets including
techno updates.
The OPA has proposed a budget of P350,000 for the three days fair to be used for the prizes of different contests,
catering services, tokens for the judges, honorarium for performers, among others.
The proposed contest categories for the fair are the same with the previous SandugoAgri-Food Fair such as best
booth, pinaka agri-products, literary musical contests, among others.
The administration of Gov. Art C. Yap and Vice Governor Rene L. Relampagos has been aggressive to find
ways and means of helping the agri-fishery sector especially this time of crisis that halted the livelihood of many
Boholanos. (Atoy Cosap)

PGBh expects more entries for SUHID ’21 amid pandemic

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) is
expecting more entries to vie for the different categories of this year’s Suhid sa Malampusong Mag-uumang Bol-
anon amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
The SUHID is one of the programs of the PGBh aims at recognizing and giving of awards to the efforts of the
Boholano farmers and fisherfolks who have helped the provincial government in shaping up the agriculture
landscape of Bohol.
Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas earlier said that in this time of pandemic that collapsed the
tourism industry, the agriculture has sustained and flourished because the weather would cooperate.
The province of Bohol even during the Lenten season has been experienced rains which are good for any agri-
cultural products being planted, he concluded.
THE 31 CATEGORIES
This year’s search with big prizes at stake has 31 categories which are the following: Outstanding Highest
Yielder on Hybrid Rice (ART 160) Farmer which has a corresponding prize of P5,000; Outstanding Highest Yielder
on Inbred Rice (ART 160) Farmer P5,000; Outstanding Corn Hybrid Farmer (P5,000); Outstanding Corn Inbred
Farmer (P5,000); Outstanding Integrated High Value Crops Farmer (P5,000); Outstanding Coconut Farmer
(P5,000); Outstanding Cassava Farmer (P5,000); Outstanding Local Fruits Farmer (P5,000); Outstanding Young
Farmer (Practicing Organic Farming) (P10,000); Outstanding Organic Agriculture Practitioner (Individual Family)
(P10,000); Outstanding Organic Practitioner (Association) (P15,000); Outstanding Tilapia Culture (P5,000);
Outstanding Bangus Culture (P5,000); Outstanding Fishermen’s Association (P15,000); Outstanding Seaweeds
Producer (P5,000); Outstanding Bol-anong Siyentista on Feed Formulation (Fish & Livestock) (P5,000);
Outstanding Bol-anong Siyentista on Food Processing (Fruits, Vegetables & Fish) (P5,000); Outstanding Organic
Technician (P5,000); Outstanding Agri-Fishery Resiliency Technician (ART) (P5,000); Outstanding Association
(this will be based on our implemented programs) (P15,000); Outstanding Environment-Friendly Barangay (most
number of fruit trees planted) (P20,000); Outstanding Exhibitor of ART Tabo Sa Bohol (P5,000); Outstanding Agri-
Enterprise for Crops (P15,000); Outstanding Agri-Enterprise for Fishery (P15,000); Outstanding Rural Woman
(P5,000); Outstanding 4H-Club (P15,000); Outstanding Rice Technician (P5,000); Outstanding Corn Technician
(P5,000); Outstanding Fishery Technician (P5,000); and Outstanding HVCDP Technician (P5,000);
Rosanna G. Lamdagan, Head-Agribusiness Division, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) said that there
were some categories of the SUHID were excluded in this year’s search giving importance to the inclusion of other
categories which are in line with the priority programs of the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) under the
administration of Gov. Art C. Yap and Vice Gov. Rene L. Relampagos namely; Advanced Rice Technology (ART)
160 (hybrid rice), ART 120 (inbred rice), Agricultural Rural Transformation (ART) Corn 100, ART 1000
Tilapia/Bangus, and Fruit Trees Production.
Last year, the PGBh through the OPA was able to give the awards and recognition to the SUHID winners amidst
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SUHID winners of last year would automatically be the entries for Bohol in the Gawad Saka Search 2021
sponsored by the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office (DA–RFO) 7 sometime in the first semester of
this year.
The Bohol’s records at the Gawad Saka Search cannot be surpassed by the other provinces in Region 7 such as
Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor as annually most numbers of the categories were bagged by the Boholano
farmers.
Bohol in so many years is still the rice granary in Central Visayas. (Atoy Cosap)

“Tabo sa Bohol” continues

The Agri-Fishery Retail Terminal Tabo in some municipalities and in the Old Tagbilaran City Airport continue to be conducted to help the consuming public to buy agri-fishery products at the lower prices compared to the malls and wet markets in this time of crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosanna G. Lamdagan, Chief-Agribusiness Division, OPA said that there are three towns in Bohol wherein the Tabo have been conducted on the following days namely: Dauis on every Sunday and Wednesday; Albur (every Tuesday); Moadto Strip, Modalla Resort, Doljo, Panglao (every Saturday and Sunday).

Lamdagan bared that of all the mobile markets, the Tabo in Albur has registered the highest sales which has an average of P280, 000 per day and the lowest is at the Old City Airport which has an average of P20,000 per day only; while Dauis has an average sales of P250,000/day and P100, 000/day at Moadto Strip.

The exhibitors now at the Old City Airport were the exhibitors before the tabo at the CPG Park fronting Bohol Wisdom School, CPG North Avenue, Cogon District, Tagbilaran City but transferred to their new location after they were affected by the construction of the Showcase Center and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering District drainage project.

Lamdagan said that the PGBh has already drawn a measure to ease the dismal condition of the exhibitors at the old airport by allowing them to sell their products at the basketball court beside the CPG Park every Monday and Friday when the COVID-19 cases will subside. (with report from Atoy Cosap)

OPA promotes corn hybridization to Bohol farmers

In order to achieve the desired target on the Advanced Rural Transformation (ART) Corn Technology 100 program, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) has been promoting the use of farm mechanization and corn hybridization to the Boholano farmers, improving productivity.

The government is also setting the tone between the financing institution and its conduit for easy access on loans to the farmers for land preparation in the coming planting season on April and May.

Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas said that the goal for ART Corn Technology 100 to yield 100 cavans of shelled corn per hectare (ha.) is achievable if the farmers would adopt the modern way of corn farming.

Pamugas bared that the interventions to the farmers on the clustered known corn municipalities include: giving free corn seeds and 2 bags of organic fertilizer per ha., and providing technical assistance.

CORN TOWNS AND HECTARAGE

Provincial Corn Coordinator Leon Parac, Jr. disclosed that the clustered known corn towns in Bohol are Carmen, Sagbayan, Ubay, Sierra-Bullones, Dagohoy, San Miguel, Alicia, Anda, Valencia, Dimiao, Trinidad and Danao.

Parac said that Bohol has 15,000 has. of corn potential areas wherein of these areas only 4,489.76 has. were planted last planting season, thus the provincial government has continued the call to till the other potential areas which can contribute food sufficiency in Bohol.

During the urgent meeting called by Dr. Pamugas last Tuesday participated by farmers coops and irrigation associations presidents, Cecilio Clarete, Manager- Bohol Lending Center, Land Bank of the Philippines, Tagbilaran City stated the readiness of LBP to grant loans to the farmers through the coop conduits.

Clarete stressed that the bank had already released loans for the purchase of 40 tractors which are now serving at the different farmers’ associations in Bohol.

Based on statistics, a Boholano has registered 4.62 kilograms (kgs.) per capita consumption for corn very much lower than that of rice which has registered at 115 kgs.

MARKETING ASPECT

Arnel Terec, Marcela Farm Special Project In- Charge said that as of now their buying price of shelled corn is P12-P12.50 per kilo for white variety and P13-P13.50 per kilo for yellow variety.

Terec emphasized that Marcela Farm is still open for the negotiation to come up with the marketing agreement of P15 buying price per kilo just for the benefits of the corn farmers in Bohol.

Meanwhile, Rocky Tidon from the Philippines Crops Insurance Corporation(PCIC) assured the farmers for their continued service.

Tidon urged the farmers to make sure that their planted agricultural products must be insured at the PCIC because of the uncertainty in farming nowadays due to climate change. (with report from Atoy Cosap)

Ubi Festival ’21 culminates on Thurs.

The month-long celebration of the Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm which was started last January
25, 2021 will culminate on Thursday at the Old City Airport, Tagbilaran City.
Gov. Art C. Yap in the province of Bohol will lead other provincial officials to recognize and give
awards to the winners in the different contests and to deliver messages during closing and awarding
ceremony.
Gov. Yap will be accompanied by Vice Gov. Rene L. Relampagos, Rep. Edgar M. Chatto, provincial
board members, Provincial Administrator Atty. Kathyrin Pioquinto, Provincial Agriculturist Liza M.
Quirog, Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas and Josephine Cabarrus to handover the
prizes to the winners of the Bugno sa Rondalla, Ubi Balitaw, Del Horest and Sarah Geronimo voices
alike, Ubi cook-off, motorcade, pinaka, cooked Ubi eating, tabirak eating, highest volume of Ubi display,
most outstanding Ubi grower, most cooperative LGU, highest gross sales of Art Tabo sa Bohol and
highest gross sales exhibitors of Ubi Festival.
It maybe recalled that during the opening program, Yap underscored the Boholano Ubi growers of
expanding and sustaining the Ubi industry in Bohol.
Yap emphasized that the provincial government has always supporting the farmers through the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Gov. Relampagos by allocating appropriate funds for the
agriculture sector.
He likewise encouraged the farmers to produce more by titling more Ubi areas as he acknowledged the
good harvest and high yield this season.
Esmeraldo Maligsa, president-Bohol Ubi Growers Association (BUGA) thanked the provincial
government of Bohol for making the Ubi Festival into a month-long celebration.
Maligsa said that this is a great opportunity given to the Boholano farmers for them to have good sales
and big profit considering the longer period of selling.
He said that the Ubi growers have high yield this harvest season and this is evident of more Ubi tubers
have been displayed at the venue.
The BUGA president said that the 150 strong members of the association are united to support the
agricultural program of Gov. Art C. Yap especially in the Ubi industry.
At the Ubi Festival, not only the Ubi tubers of different varieties are being sold but also other agri-
commodities such as: cassava, gabi, banana, sweet potato, apale, vegetables, fruits, eggs, dried fish,
favourite Boholano delicacies among others.
There are also nightly activities that entertain the people while eating at the Food Fair.
The venue has been decorated with plantitos/ plantitas making the surrounding green and fresh.
The Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm has been participated by 18 known municipalities namely:
Baclayon, Cortes, Dauis, Panglao, Sikatuna, Tagbilaran City, Carmen, Pilar, Loon, San Miguel, Dimiao,
Jagna, San Isiddro, Balilihan, Sevilla, Loay, Anda, Valencia and two farmers associations to wit: BUGA
and Cabudlan Farmers Association in Cabudlan, Ubay.
The festival has been institutionalized through an ordinance that aims to recognize and awards the
Boholano farmers who have engaged in Ubi farming.

OPERATION SUSPENDED

The operation of the Ubi Fest has been temporarily suspended since last Friday due to strong wind
brought about by tropical storm “Auring”.
Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas said that about six tents at the venue were
destroyed due to strong wind.
Howevwer, he said that probably tomorrow the operation resumes if the weather would be good up to
Wednesday which is the culmination day.(Atoy Cosap)

UBI FESTIVAL CULMINATION. The Ubi Festival 2021 in the New Norm at the Old City
Airport, Tagbilaran City will culminate on Thursday. The month-long celebration was
started last January 25, 2021 and will culminate on February 25, 2021 showcasing not
only the different varieties of Ubi but also other agricultural products at the Old City
Airport, Tagbilaran City as the Bohol Ubi Growers Association (BUGA) through its
president Esmeraldo Maligsa (left photo) thanks the provincial government for the
constant support given to them in the quest to flourish the Ubi industry in Bohol.

Month-long Ubi Fest ‘21 enters 7th day today

The month-long celebration of the Ubi Festival in the New Norm is on its seventh day today at the
Old City Airport, Tagbilaran City.
Gov. Art C. Yap formally opened the activities last Monday that would culminate on February 24,
2021.
At the opening program, Gov. Yap underscored the efforts of the Boholano Ubi growers of expanding
and sustaining the Ubi industry in Bohol.
Gov. Yap encouraged the farmers to produce more by tilling more Ubi areas as he acknowledged the
good harvest and high yield this season.
He said more production could be achieved if the Ubi growers would want to do the same way the
Advanced Rice Technology (ART) 160 (Hybrid Rice) and ART 120 (Inbred Rice) programs of the
provincial government.
Yap stressed that at first, the Boholano rice farmers believed that achieving the target of 160 sacks of
palay yield per hectare for hybrid rice and 120 sacks of palay yield/ hectare for inbred were remote and
impossible.
But he said during this harvest season, the barangay San Isidro in Talibon has registered a significant
record when there were farmers surpassed the targeted yield from 160 sacks per hectare for hybrid to 220
sacks while the targeted 120 sacks per hectare for inbred to 140 sacks.
The governor expressed high hope that the Ubi industry in Bohol will flourish.
However, he explained that reaching the height of this endeavor would be based on the strong
determination of the Boholano farmers.
Board Member Aldner Damalerio in lieu of First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto, Miss
Universe Philippines 3 rd Runner-up Pauline C. Amelinckx, Ambassador for Tourism and Roman Dabalos,
Head-PATCO-Bohol delivered their messages of support as Board Member Ricky Masamayor
represented Vice Governor Rene L. Relampagos to give the message.
City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap in his welcome message also lauded the efforts of the
Boholano farmers who have been engaged in Ubi farming.
Aside from selling Ubi products and agri-commodities, the first week of the celebration was
highlighted with contests. Winners were: Bugno sa Rondalla – 1 st prize (San Isidro), 2 nd (Panglao), and 3 rd
(Sikatuna); Ubi Balitaw – 1 st prize (Reymart T. Paderog/Shiena Jane C. Arais-BUGA), 2 nd (Christian
Kient Lacea/Anna Ricci Gomez-Sikatuna), 3 rd (Aida A. Rejas/ Jay Rennan M. Mijares-Carmen).
Del Horest Voice Alike – 1 st (Lito Hangad – Balilihan), 2 nd (Raul Arbotante – Panglao), and 3 rd (Rico
Casul – Carmen); Sarah Geronimo Voice Alike – 1 st (Sarah Jane Lugo – Loon), 2 nd (Algie Olayon – Anda)
and 3 rd (Ma. Alyn Sayson – Carmen).
Motorcade winners – 1 st prize (Tagbilaran City), 2 nd (Panglao), and 3 rd (Loon); Pinaka of Different Ubi
Varieties – Kinampay (Arnulfo Calag – Baclayon), Binanag, Tam-isan and Kabus-ok (Allan Madronero –
Dimiao), Iniling (Nicolas Cabusao – Carmen), Baligonhon (Jacky Gonzales – San Miguel) and Binato/
Binugas (Esmeraldo Maligsa – Bohol Ubi Growers Association(BUGA)).
Highest Volume of Ubi Display winners – 1 st (Dauis – 1,902.65 kilograms), 2 nd (Jagna – 1,899.11
kgs.), 3 rd (Carmen – 1,842.60); Cooked Ubi Eating Contest – Arnulfo Calag (Baclayon) – male category,
Rosalia Gascar (Carmen) – female category; and for the Tabirak Eating Contest – Robie Sapid (Balilihan)
– male category, Jennifer Aranzado (Dauis) – female category.
There are 19 Ubi known towns participating the Ubi Festival ’21 in the New Norm. These are the
towns of Anda, Carmen, San Isidro, Jagna, Loon, Tagbilaran City, Cortes, Balilihan, Sikatuna, Baclayon,
Dauis,Panglao, Duero, Loay, Valencia, Sevilla, San Miguel and Pilar. Participating associations are the Bohol Ubi
Growers Association (BUGA) and Cabudlan Farmer’s Association in Ubay town.
Assistant Provincial Agriculture Larry M. Pamugas emphasized that the conduct of the month-long
celebration of Ubi Festival in the New Norm has strictly followed the basic health protocols to avoid the
possible spread of corona virus.

FESTIVAL OPENING. Gov. Art C. Yap (left photo) delivers his inspirational message during the opening
program of the 21 st Ubi Festival in the New Norm at the Old City Airport, Tagbilaran City last Monday of which
he underscores the efforts of the Ubi growers in Bohol in expanding and sustaining the Ubi industry in the
province.

Dimiao Ubi grower bags most of PinakaUbitilts

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.

2nd Day Ubi Festival in the New Norm

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

Ubi Festival Opening Program

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