ATI in the CORDILLERAS APRIL NARRATIVE REPORT

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

ATI in the CORDILLERAS APRIL NARRATIVE REPORT

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 and assisted a total of 81 enrollees on the e-learning courses. Out of the

total enrollees, 60 were able to complete the course this month.

B. Knowledge Products Development, Reproduction and Dissemination

Developed three (3) techno-based IEC materials

o Strawberry production

o Strawberry runner production

o Philippine National Standard on GAP Corn

Reproduced a total of 1,273 print materials on GAP, ICS GAP, and livestock

production.

Distributed a total of 1,098 print materials composed of hand-outs, posters, e-

extension promotional materials, brochures, flyers and leaflets.

Digitized and distributed 40 materials on Good Agricultural Practices Internal

Control System

Served 46 library clients.

The power of ICT. Research now is just a click of a finger.



C. 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.

Undertaken 19 equipment maintenance

Undertaken seven (7) equipment repairs

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

the internet.

Maintained 10 agriculture-related data and information.

Published two (2) webpages in the ATI-CAR’s website. These can be accessed at

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

o ATI-CAR to Beef Up Presence in Social Media, Undergoes Workplace Mentoring o Final ISO GAP Assessment Finds ATI-CAR’s QMS Conditionally Certifiable under

the ISO 9001: 2008 QMS

II. Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the Agriculture and Fisheries

Sector

A. Training and Extension Support to Regular Programs and Commodities

RICE PROGRAM

Trainers ‘Training (TOT) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Rice with

TESDA National Certification (NC II) in Agricultural Crop Production for Rice

AEWs in CAR Batch 1-April 19-22, 2016

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) provides for the enhancement of intra-and

extra-ASEAN trade and long term competitiveness of ASEAN’s food agricultural products.

Thus, the Department of Agriculture formulated set of standards on GAP. One of which is a

standard on GAP for rice to make rice products compliant to international standards and

ensuring the quality and safety of the product.

Onward we go. Ms. Aurea Calubaquib of TESDA-Kalinga leading the participants to the farm for their actual field skills assessment

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Taking into practice. Field practicum on GAP rice assessment at Clemencia Farm, a Learning Site on Integrated Rice Farming System

Hence, this training was programmed. This was completed by 33 AEWs assigned under

the rice program wherein 31 of them passed the assessment for NC II on Agri-Crop

Production while two (2) were granted Certificate of Competencies on Nursery Care

and Maintenance.

“NC II interview assessment is tough but our field work experience as extension worker

gave us enough confidence to overcome nervousness and fear”, shared by Ms. Fe Villa of LGU-

Alfonso Lista.

Overall, the activity was rated very satisfactory whereas both resource persons were

rated EXCELLENT as they were experts on their topics. Total training cost was 116142.16

pesos.

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

Training in support to Internal Control System ICS (Phase 1) for Sablan

Organic Practitioners Association (SOPA)-April 14-16, 2016

Another organization of organic practitioners from the

Benguet province started their journey towards the four

(4) phases of ICS training.

The SOPA consisting of 19 farmers and one municipal

agricultural technician undergone the ICS Phase 1

conducted at the center.

The training served as an eye-opener for the

organization “kung paano magtiyaga sa pag-oorganiko”.

According to them, they should seriously look at this

opportunities of training and other support given to them

Participation. A participant taking part in the workshop

session.



by ATI not only for the betterment of themselves but for the organization.

They look forward to their advancement in the ICS level since the training gave them a

deeper appreciation of organic farming.

Mr. Charlie Sagudan who trained the group was rated EXCELLENT with an average

rating of 4.70. He was appreciated for his dedication, seriousness as trainer and as true

advocate of organic agriculture.

Overall, the training was rated 4.26 equivalent to very satisfactory.

A total cost of 32, 535.60 pesos was used for the activity.

HVCD PROGRAM

Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Installation of Internal Control System (ICS) on GAP for Fruits & Vegetables for AEWs of CAR

Phases 1 & 2 - April 12-15, 2016 Phases 3 & 4-April 19-22, 2016

Cordillera region, being the major producer of highland vegetables and fruits needs to

undergo quality assurance systems for consumers’ assurance. Also, with the establishment

of Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Complex (BAPTC), various farmer-producer organizations

needs to come up with its own ICS in preparation for the full operation of the trading

complex.

As a result of the joint consultative meeting of RFO-CAR and ATI-CAR which was

conducted on January, they planned for a TOT on GAP-ICS for AEWs instead of simply a GAP-

ICS for farmers which was originally programmed. In turn, these AEWs will be the one to

assist farmer organizations in their respective area of coverage interested to have their own

ICS. More organizations will now be catered instead of just two (2) organizations which will

definitely require additional batches of training to complete the four (4) phases.

With this, 35 individuals composed of 30 AEWs and five (5) DA-RFO staff successfully

completed the four (4) phases of GAP-ICS training which were conducted in two-consecutive

weeks.

Methodologies employed were participatory lecture-discussion that covered nine major

topics; six workshops which were presented for critiquing; actual field inspection to

On-field. Mrs. Rebecca Faustino (5th from left), owner of La Faustino farm taking a pose with the participants during their field inspection.



Cojoran farm and La Faustino Farm, both GAP certified farm; and an open forum every after

module had been presented.

Major outputs of the training were three (3) ICS manual on cabbage, coffee and squash

and an action plans by municipality or area covered.

According to Mr. Gerardo Beray of LGU-Bokod, “Though the training brought an

intensive commulative stress (ICS) to us especially during workshops, it had taught us to be

flexible and understanding. I have learned simple ways to process groups' Internal Control

System which I could use to assist organizations in my municipality”.

Overall, the activity was rated very satisfactory also with the three (3) resource persons

from the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Standards (BAFS).

A total cost of 198,341.76 pesos was utilized for the whole duration.

CORN AND CASSAVA PROGRAM

On-site Training of Trainers'(TOT) on Corn Seed Production for the Corn

Coordinators of CAR-April 5-7, 2016

As cited by the project officer of the training, a good quality seed commands a high yield;

a high yield commands higher income; and a higher income commands a better living

With this, 14 Agricultural Extension Workers of the region completed this training

which was conducted at Isabela Experiment Station, Gamu, Isabela.

Here are some of the shared learning insights of the participants:

Ms. Meriam B. Palsic, Agricultural Technician of OAS-Apayao said: "We have learned a

lot po sa activity na ito, hindi lamang sa technology on seed production pati na din sa skills

at attitude. Ito palang ang nakita kong training na isinama ang spiritual aspects. Thank you

to ATI-CAR for providing this training. We look forward na maituro din namin ito sa mga

farmers at ma motivate namin sila na maging huwaran sila sa mga kapwa nila magsasaka. As

to learning ngayon ko lang na apreciate yung technology ng Corn seed production. Madami

pa pala akong hindi alam sa corn. Maganda yung ginawa ng ating mga resource person na

Working together. Group Blue Menthos composed of DA-CAR, MLGU- Benguet , MLGU-Apayao and MLGU-Mt.Province discuss in the formulation of ICS manual for Cabbage



demonstration dahil nalaman ko kung paano at saan nagsimula ang development ng mais.

Thank you sir Ronan, kahit na pinaiyak mo kami sa values orientation. Dama namin ang pag-

big ng Diyos dahil sa mga sharing niyo sa amin."

Mr. Julius Matbagan, OIC-MAO of

MLGU-Peñarrubia, Abra said "Thank you

sa ATI-CAR dahil sa training na ito

nalaman ko ang pagkakiba ng

development ng Hybrid at OPV or Open

Pollinated na mais. Magagamit ko po

itong technology na ito para sa pag unlad

ng aming mga kapwa magsasaka sa

probinsya ng Abra. Thank you din sa

masasarap na pagkain at sa maayos na

matutulugan. napakabait ng mga caterer

at dorm incharge.

The participants’ pre-test

average rating is 61.21 % whereas

their post-test average rating is

93.33 % showing a 32.12 %

learning increment.

Overall, the activity was

rated 4.22 equivalent to very

satisfactory. All four (4) resource

persons were rated very

satisfactory.

A total cost of 72568.28

pesos was utilized for this activity.

Training of Trainers' (TOT) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Cassava for

the Cassava coordinators and Report Officers in CAR-April 12-14, 2016

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more or less billion people

depend on cassava as staple food in 105 countries and it is considered as the fourth most

important crop in developing countries. However, one safety concern in cassava

consumption is the cyanide content found in the roots and leaves. Thus, this training is

programmed for AEWs in order to equip them on the Philippine National Standard and Code

of Practice of GAP for Cassava that will guide them in assisting the cassava farmers to

address such health concern.

With this, 24 Agricultural Extension Workers of the region completed this training

which was conducted at Borromeo Residence, San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao.

The participants’ pre-test average rating is 71.84 % while their post-test average rating

is 86.30 % resulting to 14.46 % learning increment.

Discussing for the “how”. The participants during the planning session.

This is how we do it. Mr. Carlos Malana (right side) demonstrating how to use the moisture meter for

Rice and Corn.



Ms. Berthilyn Rivera of OAS - Apayao

said: "I appreciate that the use of PPE is very

important para ma-proteksyonan natin ang

ating mga sarili. Karamihan kasi sa mga

nakikita kong farmer hindi na sila

gumagamit ng PPE, kaya karamihan sa

ating mga farmer ay nagkakasakit.

Kailangan maipakita natin ang mga health

issues na related sa paggamit ng chemical.”

Overall, the activity was

rated 4.10 equivalent to very

satisfactory. Same with the

resource persons, they were

rated very satisfactory for

their good delivery of topics,

humility and honesty which

were highly appreciated by

the participants.

LIVESTOCK PROGRAM

Farmers Livestock School on Natural Swine Farming Using Fermented Feeds

for for 4-H Club of Bolo, Balantoy, Balbalan, Kalinga-April-September, 2016

This training was a proposal of a 4-H club of Kalinga Province approved by the office.

This is to equip them on alternative ways of decreasing cost of swine production especially

feeding management to make swine raising as a productive and sustainable additional

livelihood. Further, for them to be able to establish a technology demonstration farm as a

learning venue not only for them but of the whole community.

Currently enrolled are 25 4-Hers of the said club. This will run for 4-5 months

depending on the phasing of the training.

They will experiment on feeding scheme using four (4) treatments as follows: pure

fermented feeds, commercial and fermented feeds, pure commercial feeding and farmers’

practice or cooked raw materials like banana saba, taro, camote, kangkong, rice bran and

others. Through this, they can gather comparative data of feeding schemes and can deduce

which scheme is better, cheaper and applicable in their community.

Rationale. Mr. Edwin Dicksen giving his introduction to his topics on GAP Cassava

Levelling Off. The participants listing their expectations to the training



4-H

Education Support

Scholarship Program

a) Ladderized Course for Out-of-School Youth

This month, the 31 Youth Empowerment through Sustainable Program (YES) scholars of RTC-CAR and RTC-Reg. 1 completed their three-month long on the-job training. On April 22, they were organized at the center for a meeting the Center Director and the Scholarship-in-charge.

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. Scholars of CAR participated in the assessment on the implementation of this scholarship program which was conducted by the central office at Rocapor farms.

III. Expanding Partnerships in Advancing Excellence in Agriculture and Fisheries

Extension Delivery

A. Partnership Development

The previous months, the center have conducted series of Trainer’s Training cum NC II

on Agri-Crop Production in collaboration with TESDA-Benguet and TESDA-Kalinga. It was

then that Mr. Edwin Dicksen, Agriculturist II, was advised by Ms. Ruth Bambico of TESDA

Benguet to apply as assessor on Organic Agriculture Production NC II which was then

approved this month.

IV. Scaling-Up Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Innovations

A. Learning Sites

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

Development.

This month, Ms. Cristine Esnara, HVCD focal person and Ms. Maribeth Malanna of the

partnership and accreditation services section travelled to the provinces of Benguet, Mt.

Learning by Doing. YES Scholars in actual training in agriculture.



Provinces and Ifugao for the assessment of Good Agricultural Practices learning sites

applicants. They were able to validate nine (9) GAP Learning Sites recommended by the

LGUs. Two (2) of which are GAP certified, two (2) are still applying for GAP certification,

while the remaining four (4) are still on the process of doing 5S and farm owner-cooperator

needs to attend GAP orientations.

Facilities such as holding area, comfort rooms, and packaging were the most expressed

needs of the farmer cooperators.

Also, Jose Sta. Maria’s Farm, an existing OA LS were visited to evaluate the farm’s

livestock component if it could be a possible recipient of the learning site upgrading in

support to goat. With the findings, validators recommended to the farm owner to install

water pumps and to upgrade the native goats for a better quality of stocks through the use

of hybrid or purebred bore goat for goat meat production.

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 (Lily of the Valley-LOV) 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.

This month, Mr. Laruan accommodated 31 participants of the International Training on

Farm Mechanization and Postharvest Technology for High Value Crops.

ATI-CAR Center-Based Learning Sites

The preacher-farmer.Mr. Laruan sharing wood vinegar technology adopted from a Japanese fellow.



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 by the YES

Scholars of Region 1 where they helped the urban gardener in setting up bamboos in the

farm intended for vertical farming.

Kapihan Shi Garden

The center’s vermicomposting facility being maintained regularly.

Bamboos installed by the YES scholars intended for vertical farming.



This month, the Center Director was invited to this activity organized by Regional Field

Office (RFO) and Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC). This was conducted at the

Lily of the Valley Farm, owned and operated by Mr. Jefferson Laruan. This aimed to show the

local media what we are doing in Organic Agriculture (OA) and Good Agricultural Practices

(GAP) relative to the operation of BAPTC. With this move, it is expected that the media will

help promote our agricultural programs.

The Center Director’s opening statement was, “The ATI’s function revolves around

agricultural extension and training. In terms of training, we are not limited to classroom

training right there in the training center; we are now practicing the 50% classroom and

50% hands-on especially in the promotion of OA and GAP. The 50% hands-on is done in the

ATI accredited Learning Sites (LS) and School for Practical Agriculture (SPA) where the real

action is. Along this concept, we have been working with LS since 3-4 years ago.

And her closing statement was, “As a training and extension institution, we continue to

innovate so that we keep in step with worldwide developments in extension. The ladderized

movement from LS to SPA to Farm Tourism Site (FTS) in one innovative extension modality

that we are now implementing. We are also into education support, both for the rural folks

and the extension personnel. As part of our extension modality, we also train the farmers of

LSs, SPAs and FTSs. In fact, Mr. Laruan is now slated to attend a Training on Fertigation in

Malaysia last week of May. Knowledge is power, ATI believes.”

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

Planning activities were already accomplished in January.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Report Submission.

A total of seven (7) 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.



Another batch of training graduate follow-up administration form was undertaken 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.

ATI-CAR’s 1st Quarter Review –April 28-29, 2016

Looking beyond numbers. Quality, efficiency and timeliness are the three (3) major

factors to consider in attaining this year’s center targets. Hence, for ATI-CAR, assessment of

how things have transpired for this 1st quarter provided every staff a picture of every

section’s and banner program’s performance. Also, this was an avenue for every staff to

assess their individual performance considering the three major factors and how they

contributed to the performance of the center as a whole.

The center’s performance was

reviewed following the six thematic

programs by section and by banner

program. Also, included in this activity

was a presentation of the center’s

different committee’s

accomplishments.

Also, the TCD requested some

“silent” staff to share something about

their work.

Mr. Aldrin Guerrero was luckily chosen.

“Ako po si Aldrin Guerrero, nagdadala ng

mga pasahero sa kanilang mga destinasyon.

Iba-iba and experience, minsan nakakahigh-

blood pero okay lang.”

Further, three new entrants were asked

to share their impression of the activity and

one of them is Mr. Jener Dizon. "I cannot

really relate during the first review which I

attended, now I can understand what we are

doing. I appreciate this activity because it is a

sign of humility because we accept what we

have logged behind and strategize how to

attain it. Kasapulan tayo daytoy nga activity

tapno amu tayo ti nagkurangan tayo”, he

shared.

The activity was concluded with a message from the ACD where she commended PMESU

for being innovative in their presentations. She encouraged the young ones to continuously

contribute in the attainment of the center’s targets.

Field Monitoring

TCD Flores encouraging Mr. Guerrero to share his experiences as driver of the center.

Mr. Balancio head of PASS, presenting their accomplishments.



Field monitoring and evaluation of ATI-CAR’s projects and activities are being

conducted by the focal persons. For the month, various learning sites and activities were

monitored and they are as follows:

Project/Activity Results/Findings

Clemencia Rice-based Integrated Farm(LS) at Tabuk, Kalinga

Produced 240 cavans or rice in one-hectare farm. Increasing number of farmers and extentionists visiting

the farm especially its vermicomposting facility, hybrid rice plants, and tree nursery.

Increasing number of walk-in clients to buy fruits and vegetables but not being accounted.

Increasing demand of vermicast by the clients. The farm lacks facilities to meet the GAP requirements but

the cooperator is willing to do so.

FBS at Balbalan, Kalinga Two (2) enrollees dropped out during the conduct of the activity

Apunan Farm

Nature’s Farm AAU Farm VnL Farm

Still recovering from the damage caused by typhoon Lando.

Built and additional greenhouse. Crucifer crops remain as her main crops, Not fully operational since he still looking for a new farm

manager. Hosted five (5) YES scholars.

Cosmic Farm

AAU Farm

Lily of the Valley

Master’s Garden

Fully operational with herbal plants. Diversified into raising organic chicken, swine and oyster mushroom.

Fully operational under plastic greenhouses. Hosted four (4) YES scholars.

Expanded into natural swine farming, organic chicken and rabbit raising. Hosted 10 YES scholars.

Planted three varieties of lettuce, and cherry tomatoes and herbs.

Salvino’s Farm

Layog Farm,

Aquillina Saguilot Farm Lyndon Bilagot’s

Banana and Rootcrop’s Farm,

Camat’s Farm, Os-os Farm

Have installed reception area. Still practicing Spider web technology Farm accommodates national and international farm

workers/volunteers. Has influenced co-members in church to practice organic

farming. They trade their produce after every service. Due to climate change, the irrigation system was affected.

Speculating in the near rainy season to revitalize his farm. His mallard duck has multiplied. There is a decrease in this processed products due to the

decrease in production.

ISO 9001:2008: Final ISO Gap Assessment by Maximino Aromin



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Certifiable! This was the result of the final gap assessment of ATI-CAR’s established

Quality Management System (QMS) in its quest for the ISO9001:2008 QMS certification. The

audit was conducted by the Development Academy of the Philippines’ (DAP) audit team

composed of Mr. Luis Jose Franco, Management Analyst III and Internal Quality Auditor, and

Ms. Adelina Alvarez, Project Manager, of the Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Division

of DAP. Observing the audit was Ms. Arlene S. Nilo, Administrative Officer V and member of

the ISO Team of the ATI-Central Office.

Summary of the audit

findings revealed that majority

of the various processes that the

Center has passed against the

requirements of the

ISO9001:2008 QMS. According

to the auditors, the following

observations were the basis of

the conditional certification of

the Center: 1.) presence of

systematic process-based

approach, with early stage of

systematic improvement; 2.)

availability of data or evidences of

compliance to objectives and existence of improvement trends; 3.) involvement of managers

and key people; and 4.) moderately familiar with the ISO requirements.

However, there were four major non-compliances (NC) that the auditors observed. The

first two, were the non-conduct of scheduled internal audit and the verbal communication of

audit schedule to auditees. Third was the lack of evidence to prove that the e-course

developed in ISS went through a quality review as any product should undergo. This should

have been avoided had Mr. Aromin presented right away, the needed evidence. Last, was the

lack of preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and facilities of the Center.

To comfort the staff, Mr. Franco gave tips and words of encouragement to further boost

their morale. He said that “ISO does not judge you on the basis of non-attainment of targets,

rather on not doing anything to accomplish it.” “You are very lucky that your top

management is committed in supporting your cause,” he said further. “Imbibe in yourselves

the essence of ISO, until it becomes part of your system” he advised.

In the light of these observations, the audit team concluded that given sufficient time,

the Center can meet 100% of the requirements, thus be eligible for certification.

In closing, Center Director Arlene L. Flores, affirmed and emphasized the advice of Mr.

Franco. She said, “ISO is not a separate thing, it should be embedded in our system so that it

will not be a burden.

Staff Development: ATI-CO Conducted

Members of ATI-CAR’s IQA team responding to queries of the DAP audit team

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a. Trainers Course on Beekeeping-April 17-23, 2016

This training was completed by Ms. Maribeth Malanna, Agriculturist II, the newly

designated livestock focal person. Accordingly, the training is very relevant to her since

beekeeping is now transferred under livestock. The training made her fully understood and

truly appreciate beekeeping. Hence, knowledge gained will be useful to her and for the

center in the conduct of trainings on beekeeping on the succeeding years.

b. Beyond Pages: 2nd Batch of Training Course on Success Story Writing and Packaging-April 18-22,2016 This training was completed by the three (3) Information Officers, Mr. Maximino

Aromin, Mr. Adrian Chris Velasco and Ms. Jaila Sagpa-ey. According to Ms. Sagpa-ey, the

training has provided them additional skills and knowledge in writing. They were equipped

on the art of interviewing to be able to document success stories that will likely inspire

others. Moreover, it had greatly helped boost their confidence to write with a heart, read,

read and edit one’s work.

c. Workplace Mentoring for ATI-CAR Information Services Staff by the Information

Services Division of ATI-Central Office in collaboration with its e-Extension process

adviser Mr. Joserey Y. Alo- April 12-14, 2016 by Maximino Aromin

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To improve ATI-CAR’s corporate communication, the Information Services Section (ISS)

of the Center availed of the “Workplace Mentoring Session” being offered by the Information

Services Division (ISD) of ATI-Central Office in collaboration with its e-Extension process

adviser Mr. Joserey Y. Alo. The activity aims to improve the performance of the ISS by

addressing their perceived needs based from evaluation and observation made by the ISD

and the felt needs of the ISS staff.

For ATI-CAR, the specific objectives of the mentoring activity included the following: 1.

enhance the Center’s social media presence with a hashtag and posting strategy; 2. curate

and create various content for the different social media channels; 3. conduct trouble

shooting and maintenance of the ATI-CAR website and remotely do corrective measures; 4.

create a realistic plan for an in-premise e-learning lounge; and 5. enhance IEC materials and

other peripherals using Quick Response codes.

Shared learning

insights of the ISS staff were the following:

Consultancy. Mr.Rey Alo (left) showing to the ISS staff the various social media sites they can utilize introduce and

promote ATI to the public.

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Ms. Resley Ann Sumedca, Agriculturist 1, appreciated the Quick Response (QR) Code

application because it allows her to stuff and share large information in just a single code

presented as a picture.

Mr. Bong-bong Buli-e, Media Production Specialist II, said that the mentoring activity led

him to explore social media as a channel to advertise the Center’s programs and services

and let people know that ATI-CAR is doing something for the benefit of the Agriculture &

Fishery (AF) Sector.

Mr. Abdiel Chapap, Network Controller, said that it gave an avenue where the Center

can introduce itself to the community and it serves as a tool for ATI-Central Office to

monitor the Center’s performance.

Ms. Jaila Sagpa-ey, Information Officer II, said that while social media offers the above

mentioned advantages, one has to appreciate it first before harnessing its potential.

However, it is a good way in establishing partnerships in an enjoyable way.

Above all, the activity facilitated the creation and operation of ATI-CAR’s accounts in

Instagram and Twitter. Likewise, it helped trouble shoot problems in posting a particular

content on the Center’s webpage and how to filter e-learners who successfully passed the e-

courses. Also, the ISS team came up with an action plan on how to further polish the outputs

and make it sustainable. The plan was presented in the presence of Center Director Arlene L.

Flores and ISD Chief Ms. Antonietta J. Arceo.

Staff Development: Other Government Agency Conducted

Development of a Gender and Development Framework for Planning, Monitoring and

Evaluation of GAD Mainstreaming PPAs using Result-Based Approach-April 19-21,

2016

This training was completed by Ms. Jam Balingan and Ms. Cherry Sinong of the Planning,

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. As an introduction, inputs were made on how to do gender

analysis out of the gender issues identified. Hence, this will serve as guide in the formulation

of performance measurement framework using result-based approach to be applied by GAD

focal points in monitoring GAD interventions.

Other Extension and Operations Support Activities



For the month, the following extension and support activities were actively participated by

the center:

Activity Highlights

1. Review of Extension

Delivery System Module

EDS Module Review

Finalization of the ASEAN training activities in CAR

2. Regional OA Inspection Team Meeting

Presentation of the results of pre-inspection. Presentation and critiquing of the MOA for subsidy.

Planning for OA regional consultation and certification. 3. Regional Consultation

of ICS Organizations

Ready for 3rd party

certification

Orientation on the certification process and subsidy requirements

4. 3rd Itogon OA Congress

The center’s OA focal person was invited in this activity to discuss internal control system for smallholders group of the municipality.

Market matching were done as part of the activity where associations enrolled in ATI-CAR’s ICS program were given marketing information.

5. Kapihan Shi Garden (Mr.Laruan’s Farm)

Closing Statement of CD Arlene Flores: “As a training and extension institution, we continue to innovate so that we keep in step with worldwide developments in extension. The ladderized movement from Learning Site to School for Practical Agriculture

Institutional Visitors

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

Activity Participants Places Visited

1. West Palina, Urdaneta

Farmers Association Lakbay

Aral

36 Farmers La Trinidad Vegetable (LTVTP), Benguet

Agri-Pinoy Trading Post (BAPTC), Garden

of Life Organic Farm, Benguet State

University (BSU) Demo Farm, Strawberry

Fields

2. Expository Tour for the

Cluster 3 Graduates of the

National cluster-wide

workshop of the AgriDoc

17 AEWs of

Cluster 3

ATI-CAR, AAU Organic Farm ,The Master’s

Garden

3. International Training on

Farm Mechanization and

Postharvest Technology for

High Value Crops

31 members

of the

ASEAN

countries

and ATI-CO

Lily of the Valley Organic Farm, Cold Chain,

BAPTC, LTVTP, BSU Processing centers,

Baguio City



At the busy market. ASEAN Delegates experience how it is at La Trinidad Vegetable Trading

post

We were here. The West Palina Farmers Association’s souvenir shot in front of BAPTC

Marketing Building.



Table 3. SUMMARY of FUND DISBURSEMENT BY PROGRAM FUND

Learning Organic. Mr. Felix Tan, owner of Garden of Life, sharing his methods and technologies he is using in organic farming to the visitors from West Palina, Urdaneta

The Master’s Technology. Mr. Acosta, owner of Master’s Garden, showing his packaging area to the Cluster 3 graduates of the National cluster-wide workshop of the AgRiDoc



Program Fund Disbursement

PS 419,897.30

Regular MOOE 165,555.32 e-Extension (Regular) Rice 30,260.00 Organic Agriculture - HVCD 180,010.00 Corn and Cassava 15,266.27 Livestock 18,598.00 4-H Club Program 61,701.00 RBO 15,307.00 TOTAL 906,594.89

Prepared and submitted by:

CHERRY S. SINONG

PEO I

Date: May 4, 2016

Noted and Approved:

ARLENE L. FLORES, Ph.D.

Center Director

ATI in the CORDILLERAS APRIL NARRATIVE REPORT

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