THE OUTSTANDING FARMERS OF THE PHILIPPINES

CONTENTS2 Messages4 About JCI, UHI, and TOFARM7 About the Benefactor8 Board of Judges12 Preliminary Judges14 TOFARM Corporate Social Responsibility16 TOFARM Special Citation Awardees18 The 2013 Group Awardees20 The 2013 Individual Awards24 TOFARM Kabalikat Awardees26 The Agri-Champions27 Ani ng Tagumpay; Illuminating the Excellence of All Filipino Farmers32 TOFARM Photo-Video Contest Winners36 Back-To-Farm (Balik-Saka Program)37 TOFARM Committee in action

PRESENTED BY

Isang Panunumpa:

Bilang isang mamayang Pilipino, nakikiisa ako sa panatang huwag magsayang ng kanin at bigas, magsaing ako ng sapat lamang at sisiguruduhing tama ang pagkakaluto nito

Kukuha ako ng kaya kong ubusin upang sa aking pinggan ay walang matirang kanin, ganun din ang aking gagawin kung may handaan o kung sa labas ako kakain; Ang brown rice o pinawa ay susubukan kong kaininpati na ang ibang pagkain bukod sa kanin tulad ng saba, kamote, at mais

Ituturo ko sa iba ang responsableng pagkunsumo ng mabigyang halaga ang pagod ng mga magsasaka at makatulong na maging sapat ang bigas sa Pilipinas Aking isasapuso ang panatang itodahil sa bawa’t butil ng bigas o kanin na akingmatitipid ay may buhay na masasagip.

The JCI Values

WE BELIEVE:That faith in God gives meaning

and purpose to human life;That the brotherhood of men

transcends the sovereignty of nations;That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;That government should be of laws

rather than of men;That Earth’s great treasure lies

on human personality;And that service to humanity is

the best work of life.

TOFARM SECRETARIAT OFFICEHCC, 10th Floor, 158 P. Tuazon Ave. corner 7th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City, PhilippinesDirect Lines: (632) 709-5001 / 709-5002 / 709-5003 / 709-5004Mobile: Globe Fax:Website: www.tofarm.org E-mail Address:

JCI PHILIPPINESPhilippine Jaycees Building, 14 Don Alejandro Roces Avenue,Quezon City, PhilippinesDirect Line: (632) 373-7907 to 09 Fax: (632) 374-4138Website: www.jci.org.ph E-mail Address: [email protected]

UNIVERSAL HARVESTER, INC.158 P. Tuazon Ave. cor 7th/8th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City, PhilippinesTrunkline: (632) 995-8888Website: www.universalharvester.com E-mail Address: [email protected]

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Messages

Another successful year in giving recognition to our unsung heroes, the Filipino Farmers. TOFARM 2013 is indeed, perhaps the most rewarding project I personally been a part of, and it was indeed a pleasure to work for such a noble endeavor. My sincere congratulations to all the awardees of The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines! It is in our highest of hopes that we were able to encourage a new #!*!.�0%+*�+"�5+1*#�,!+,(!�0+�#+��'�%*0+�0$!�ü!( �+"��#.%�1(01.!Č��* �0+�$�2!�recognized farming as a noble profession. This is our true mission as we strive in JCI to be one of the driving force in developing young, active, and empowered, citizens and leaders, for nation building and for a brighter future for all.

Through the success of TOFARM 2013, we have created an impact in the Agriculture Industry, thus making an impact in our country’s food security, which is also one of the main objectives of this noble project. We are sincerely looking forward to TOFARM 2014, and to be able to once more recognize even more Filipino farmers as new awardees of TOFARM. On behalf of TOFARM 2013 Committee and JCI Philippines, we would like to sincerely thank our sole sponsor, Universal Harvester Incorporated, and more importantly, Dr. Milagros Ong-How, who’s dedication and heart for our Filipino Farmers knows no bounds; For she is indeed, “Ang Kabalikat ng Magsasaka.”

Virgilio Jose B. Cabanlet 2013 TOFARM National Chairman JCI Cagayan De Oro 2012 President

I would like to congratulate the 2013 TOFARM winners... maraming-maraming salamat po sa inspirasyong bigay ninyo sa amin, sa kapwa ninyo magsasaka, at sa buong bansang Pilipinas.

Indeed, TOFARM honors the people whose hands and hard work produce the food that Filipino families partake at their tables. TOFARM honors the farmers for what they symbolize in this country and in our life... for inspiring us and for showing us what is good and admirable in the character of the Filipino.

I would also like to thank the distinguished members of the Board of Judges for taking part in the arduous task of screening and selecting the winners and for lending TOFARM 2013 the prestige of their presence and the power of their voice to our advocacies for the Filipino farmer.

Finally, I would like to thank the JCI Philippines. The future of TOFARM is in the strength of our partnership. Together, let us transform TOFARM into a more meaningful program that helps open doors to our farmers and �+*0.%�10!/�/%#*%ü��*0(5�0+�!2!.5�/0!,�%*�0$!�"++ �2�(1!��$�%*ċ

Mabuhay ang magsasakang Pilipino at isang masaganang ani sa ating lahat!

Dr. Milagros Ong-How Executive Vice President Universal Harvester, Inc..

My warmest greetings to Junior Chamber International Philippines and Universal Harvester, Inc. as you hold The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines (TOFARM) Awards.

Recent calamities have underscored the importance of agriculture in your mission to establish a progressive and equitable society. Our initiatives to �1(0%2�0!�"++ �/+1.�!/��* �!),(+5)!*0�)1/0��!�!þ�%!*0��* � !ü*%0%2!Č�empowering our citizens to share in our task to realize our objective of sustainable development. Those honored by this award represent the future of the industry, embodying the ideal Filipino farmer, whose best ,.��0%�!/Č�$�. �3+.'Č��* ��+))1*%05�2�(1!/��((+3�+1.��.+,/� 0+�ý+1.%/$�and support our populace. May they continue in excellence and inspire others to take more active roles in this era of revitalization.

We count on your partnership and dedication to bolster our government’s !û+.0/�0+�1,(%"0�+1.��+1*0.5Č��* ��$%!2!�+1.�#+�(/�+"�"++ �/!("ġ/1þ�%!*�5�and greater competitiveness in the international market. May these outstanding farmers help us pave the way towards accomplishing our shared aspirations.

I wish you a happy and meaningful event.

Benigno S. Aquino IIIPresident of the Republic of the Philippines

My warmest greetings to the TOFARM committee headed by 2013 National Chairman JB Cabanlet, our dear JCI members who gave their support to this very noble endeavor, to all those who participated in the programs of TOFARM and also to our sponsor Dr. Milagros Ong How.Ƭ2013 was a very challenging year for TOFARM. But despite the challenges, +1.� ! %��0%+*� �* � $�. �3+.'� �((+3! � 1/� 0+� +2!.�+)!� %þ�1(0%!/� �* �come up with a successful implementation of the TOFARM program. It is this kind of dedication that we seek in young active citizens. These are 0$!�,!+,(!�3$+�0+%(��/�+1.��!(+2! �"�.)!./�0+%(�0$+1#$�%*� %û!.!*0�ü!( /ċƬI believe that TOFARM will succeed in creating a very big impact in the lives of the farmers. This strong belief comes from the observation I have made on the commitment and dedication that the TOFARM committee members and volunteers have shown. Combine this with the true and generous heart of our very supportive sponsor Universal Harvester, Inc. and you have a very good formula for success.ƬContinue to work hard as a team because the mere inspiration that you give uplifts a farmer’s spirit and hope.ƬLet’s inspire the nation To Farm!

JCI Senator Ryan Ravanzo President, Junior Chamber International Philippines


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The Junior Chamber International Philippines, formerly known as the Philippine Jaycees, registered under the Laws of the Republic of the Philippines, is an affiliate National Organization of Junior Chamber International (JCI). Junior Chamber International is one of the biggest worldwide non-political and non-sectarian youth service organizations. It is an international community of citizens between the ages of 18 to 40[1] with the aim and purpose of creating positive change in the world. The organization believes that these changes must result from one taking “collective action to improve themselves and the world around them.” While containing a religious element in their official creed, JCI neither promotes nor engages in any religious activities.

VISIONTo be the leading global network of young active citizens.

MISSIONTo provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

THE JCI PHILIPPINES STORYThe first Junior Chamber International was organized in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. on October 13, 1915. On December 11, 1944, representatives from eight (8) nations met in Mexico City and the World Organization - Junior Chamber International (JCI) was founded. In 1974, the movement crossed the Pacific and the Manila Jaycees was founded with the approval of its Constitution on December 20, 1947. By 1948, eleven new chapters were organized in the following key cities: Cebu, San Pablo, Bacolod, Zamboanga , Davao, iloilo, Lucena, Cabanatuan, Capiz, Cavite and Tacloban. The first national convention was held February 11-13, 1949 at the Manila Hotel. The former Hon. Ramon V. del Rosario, Sr. was elected the first National President.

MEMBERSHIPJCI Philippines have more than 4,000 Young Active Citizens Creating Positive Change between 18 to 40 coming from 160 JCI Local Organizations throughout the Philippines. Total current membership (age 18 to 40) of more than 4,000 excluding active associates of past members and an auxiliary group of Junior Jaycees in more than 160 chapters nationwide, JCI Philippines is an authentic people’s leadership training and development organization with members coming from all walks of life, of divergent professions and careers.

Universal Harvester Incorporated uses state-of-the-art technology, as it engages in direct manufacturing, local distribution, importation and exportation of quality fertilizers such as, Muriate of Potash (MOP), Sulphate of Potash (SOP), Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) and Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl). Established in 2003, UHI has already proven its strength and continues to grow with a promising future.

MISSION

(the farmers) by offering the best quality fertilizers at the most reasonable cost;

for maximum yield.

VISION

and technological resources to the recovery and development of Philippine agriculture as it partners with its primary consumer, the farmers.

UHI plants are situated in PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) Special Economic Zones, locations that are supported by the government by providing a conducive industrial site for companies that offer globally competitive products.

able to deliver quality , globally competitive products and services.

In its commitment to offer products of the highest quality, UHI’s

JCI Senator Ryan Ravanzo2013 National President

About the project partners

JCI Philippines

About the project partners

Universal Harvester, Inc.


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of the Philippines” is a program of the Junior Chamber International Philippines and the Universal Harvester, Incorporated. JCI Philippines is the same highly

the early 70’s, led by the Philippine Jaycees (now JCI Philippines). An award program in recognition of the resiliency, ingenuity, and the strength of our hard

search will be inclusive and participative, expanding

agriculture scientist, LGUs and public employees, and

Foster steady increase of youth venturing in the

advancement to achieve sustainable food supply.

and award;2. Achieve private and public sector participation in the annual search and award, and establish a much wider scope and reach;3. Safeguard the interest and welfare of the agriculture sector;

endeavor;

techniques and technology;

laboratory facility for the farmers;7. Establish relevant impact of the project through advocacy and support to i) food supply conservation, ii) patronage in Filipino produce;

in the country.

The 2013 TOFARM AwardsCommittee

Dr. Milagros Ong-HowExecutive Vice PresidentUniversal Harvester, Inc.

About the benefactor

Rommel M. CunananTOFARM Program DirectorJCI Quezon City Capitol, Inc.

Arvin Y. VillaDeputy ChairmanJCI Calamba Jose Rizal

Virgilio Jose B. CabanletNational ChairmanJCI Cagayan De Oro

Johnmar R. CortesMarketing and PromotionsJCI Marikina Sapatos

Southern Luzon & PalawanArea CoordinatorJCI Daet Kabihug

Northern LuzonArea CoordinatorJCI Alaminos Hundred Islands

Metro Manila & Central Luzon Area CoordinatorJCI Quezon City Capitol, Inc. Dr. Milagros O. How, executive vice president of Universal

Harvester, Inc. recently bagged the 2013 Woman Entrepreneur Award. How’s excelled in entrepreneurship, leadership and community development, which made her a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry.

Ernst & Young (known as EY) is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It was the third largest professional services firm in the world by aggregated revenue in 2012 and is one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.

2013 AWARDEE

Dr. Milagros O. How holds a degree in Biology from the

by the Angeles University Foundation for her contributions

While still a college student, her father died and she saw how her mother struggled to raise and educate seven children. At the time, her mother had a small business selling ammonia, which was used as a refrigerant. She began helping her mother run the business and also set up another company to

gave up her dream of being a doctor and began opening various enterprises, including shipping and chemical manufacturing.

One of the chemicals she needed was hydrochloric acid (HCI). She set up Universal Harvester, Inc. (UHI) to manufacture HCI integrated with the production of sulphate of potash (SOP). While the main objective was to produce HCI, she discovered that SOP was used as a fertilizer. She

developing other fertilizer lines.

way for her to meet with farmers’ cooperatives, and it was

Fertilizer was expensive due to its multi-layered ditribution system, with several middlemen between the manufacturers

manufacturers to help educate our farmers. UHI also donated soil testing laboratories and engaged a US agronomist to

annual program which recognizes noteworthy farmers.

Foundation, which helps build schools, supports scholars, and donated a nuclear medicine facility to Angeles City.


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Dr. Luis Rey I. Velasco, PhD Department of EntemologyUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños

Chairman of the Board, 2013 TOFARM Board of Judges

Vice Chairman of the Board, 2013 TOFARM Board of Judges

Undersecretary Support Services OfficeDepartment of Agrarian Reform

Executive DirectorFertilizer & Pesticide Authority

SSS Senior VP, Account Management Group Concurrent of International Operations DivisionJudy Frances Aquino-See

Dr. Norlito R. Gicana, PhD, CESO III

USEC Gerry E. Pacturan

May higit nang 30 taong karanasan si Dr. Luis Velasco sa pagpapaunlad ng pagsasaka sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon, pagsasaliksik at pagpapaunlad ng mga institusyon sa pagsasaka sa Pilipinas at sa Timog-Silangang Asya. Ang dating Tsanselor ng UP Los Baños at dekano ng Kolehiyo ng Pagsasaka sa UPLB ay isa ring Propesor ng Pagaaral Ukol Sa Mga Insekto. Siya ang Tagapangulo ng Panel Teknikal para sa Edukasyong Pagsasaka (CHE) ng Komisyon Sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon (CHED). Isa rin siyang kasangguni ng Kagawaran ng Pang-Agrikulturang Pananaliksik at Senior Fellow sa Pagunlad-Institusyonal ng Southeast Asian Regional Center para sa Agrikultura at Gradwadong Pag-aaral.

Nagtapos si Judy Frances Aquino-See noong 1986 sa Universidad ng Pilipinas na may siyentipikong degree sa Matematika. Bilang iskolar ng SSS nagtamo din siya ng Sertipiko sa Ekonomiya mula sa UP School of Economics, summa cum laude noong 1989. Pagkatapos ay kumuha siya ng Master of Science degree sa Applied Mathematics mula ulit sa UP noong 1992. Sa loob ng huling 26 taon, naging masigasig siyang lingkod pampubliko sa Social Security System (SSS). Nagsimula siya bilang Junior Actuarial Researcher noong 1987 at narating niya ang iba’t ibang posisyon sa MIS, Corporate Planning, Economic Research, International Affairs at Program Management hanggang naging Senior Vice President siya noong 2010—ang pinakabatang SVP sa kasaysayan ng SSS.

PresidentAngeles University FoundationAttorney Joseph Emmanuel L. Angeles

Si Atty. Joseph Emmanuel Angeles ang ika-apat na Pangulo ng Angeles University Foundation. Kasalukuyan niyang pinagpupursigihang mapataas pang lalo ang antas ng Pamantasan sa pamamagitan ng pagmamantene ng katayuan nito sa ISO, sa paghahanay dito sa samahan ng mga pribadong instutusyon na may akreditasyon sa Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon (CHED). Nakatapos siya ng abogasya sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas at nakumpleto niya ang kanyang Master of Laws sa New York University. Sa Nueva York din niya naipasa ang pagsusulit sa bar. Sa kasalukuyan, kinikuha niya ang kanyang doktorado sa Pangangasiwa ng Negosyo sa UP Diliman.

Isang siyentista, sundalo at propesor si Dr. Norlito Gicana ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Ang kaniyang malawak na kaalaman tungkol sa “fertlizer pesticide” ay natamo niya sa kanyang pag-aaral sa UP Los Baños ng “Soil Science minor in Agronomy”. Bilang ehekutibo ng Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority of the Philippines, kinatawan niya ang Pilipinas sa maraming komperensya at pagsasanay sa iba’t ibang bansa. Lumahok siya sa “Chemical Sector Scrutiny Summit and Chemical Secirity Engagement sa Maryland, USA noong 2002. Noong 2013 naging National Project Coordinator siya ng ASEAN-WTO Pesticide Residue Data Generation Project-Field Training sa Bangkok, Thailand.

Executive DirectorPhilippine Rice Research InstituteDr. Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr., PhD

Isang akademiko, siyentista at mananaliksik si Dr. Eufemio Rasco, Jr. Bilang siyentista mg mga pananim, nakapag binhi siya ng iba’t ibang uri ng pambentang gulay na siya pa ring ginagamit ngayon kahit 25 taon na ang nakakalipas. Patuloy siyang nagaaral ng mga bagong istratehiya sa pagpapadami ng gamit at silbi ng mga halaman. Propesor si Dr. Rasco ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Los Banos at Mindanao. Maraming taon siyang nailahok sa pagtuturo, pananaliksik at pagbabago ng kurikulum upang mas lalong maakit ang mga batang mag-aaral ukol sa “plant biotechnology” at iba pang siyentipikong pamamaraan ng pagsasaka.

Ang kasalukuyang Pangalawang Ministro ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ay isang eksperto sa pagunlad-rural at pagpapalawak ng enterpise. Siya ay isang lisensyadong Senior International CEFE (Competency-based Economies through the Formation of Entrepreneurs) na taga-sanay at taga-pagpayo para sa CEFE Center for International Innovation sa Eschborn, Germany. Bilang Pangalawang Ministro ng KA, pinamamahalaan ni Pacturan ang Tanggapan ng Serbisyong Pang-Suporta ng DAR at kasama siya sa iba’t-ibang programang pang-polisiya ng pamahalaan ukol sa Agrikultura tulad ng Guarantee Fund Pool (AGFP), National Organic Agriculture Board (NOAB), National Dairy Authoority (NDA), ang DA-DAR-DENR-DILG National Convergence Initiative at ang DAR-DA-PCIC Agri-Insurance Program.

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Dr. Emmanuel M. Santiaguel, PhD Renato A. Florencio

Attorney Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr. Edgardo D. Zaragoza, CPA

Justice Noel G. Tijam Felicitas L. Radaic

Kasalukuyang tagapamuno si Dr. Emmanuel Santiguel ng Cooperative Development Authority of the Philippines. Natapos siya ng Business Management noong 1981 at ng Masters ng Public Administration noong 2000 sa Philippine Christian University.

Mula 1998 hanggang 2010 naging pangalawang-tagapamuno siya ng Cooperative Bank of Cavite na siyang namamahala ng Cavite Coopreneur Surety Fund. Noong 2002 naging Chief of Staff siya ng Gobernador ng Cavite at pinamunuan niya ang Cooperative, Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development Ofiice (CLEDO) ng Cavite – ang itinuturing na huwarang kooperatiba sa bansa.

Nakatapos si Renato Florencio ng BS Mechanical Engineering mula sa National University noong 1962. Nag-Masters siya ng Business Administration sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas noong 1974 at nakumpleto niya ang Top Management Program mula sa Asian Institute of Management noong 1985. Malawak ang karanasan ni Engineer Florencio sa pagpapatakbo ng mga pribadong kompanya.Naging tagapangulo siya ng iba’t ibang kompanya tulad ng Quorban Unlimited Corporation, Avatar Incorporated, Florencio Corporation at Cullinan Group Incorporated. Naging tagapangulo din siya ng Business Conference ng Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry noong 1995. Isa siyang kasapi ng Jaycees at Charter President ng Asian Jaycee Senate Association noong 2001.Naging Pambansang Pangulo siya ng Philippine Society ng Mechanical Engineers noong 2010.

May malalim at malawak na karanasan sa imbestigasyon ang kasalukuyang Sa-ilalim Kalihim ng Kawanihan ng mga Tauhan sa Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman (DENR). Naging Espesyal na Imbestigador siya ng Pambansang Kawanihan ng Pagsisiyasat (NBI) mula 1992 hanggang 1999. Ang kanyang gawain sa NBI ang siyang nagpalapit sa kanya sa DENR nang siya’y matalaga doon bilang ahente noong 2001 at matagumpay niyang pinamunuan ang imestigasyon tungkol sa bawal na pangangahoy. Siya rin ang nagsusog ng imbestigasyon tungkol sa mga pekeng titulo ng lupa at mula 2004 hanggang 2005 naging Ehekutibong Direktor siya ng DENR para sa CALABARZON, MIMAROPA at Zamboanga Peninsula.

Nagsilbi siya ng limang termino bilang Alkalde ng Narvacan, Ilocos Sur at pambansang tagapagsalita ng Liga ng mga Alkalde ng Pilipinas. Ang “Outstanding Mayor” ay siya ring kasalukuyang administrador ng National Tobacco Administration at patuloy na pinabubuti ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka sa kanilang lugar.

Nagtapos si Atty. Noel Tijam ng Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy and Political Science mula sa San Beda College noong 1967, Magna Cum laude. Noong 1971 nagtapos siya ng Abogasya mula rin sa San Beda College of Law, cum laude at Salutatorian ng kanyang klase. Humawak siya ng iba’t-ibang posisyon sa gobyerno at sa pribadong sektor. Naging legal consultant siya ng Senado para kay Senador Victor Ziga sa Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, sa Senate Economic Affairs Committee, at sa Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Kasalukuyan siyang nasa Court of Appeals at tagapangulo ng Eighth Division.

Ang pangalang Felicitas L. Radaic ay kilalang-kilala sa larangan ng “classical ballet”. Ang prima ballerina ay siyang unang sumayaw ng Giselle sa Pilipinas sa ilalim ng tanyag na meastra ng ballet mula sa Britanya na si Anita M. Kane. Si Gng. Radaic ay isa ring maningning na akademiko. Nagtapos siya sa Pamantasan ng Pilipinas sa kursong Espanyol, menor sa Pranses noong 1955. Nakatanggap si Gng. Radaic ng President’s Award of the Royal Academy of Dance noong 1996, ng CCP Centennial Artist Award in Dance noong 1999 at Gawad CCP Award in Dance noong 2008. Natanghal si Gng. Radaic bilang Outstanding UP Alumna in the Arts noong 2009.

Board Chairman IIICooperative Development Authority

PresidentRecomira-Rey Group

Acting Administrator and CEONational Tobacco Administration

UndersecretaryDept. of Environment & Natural Resources

Associate JusticeCourt of Appeals

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REYNALDO L. BONITASi Reynaldo ay Beterinaryong Panglalawigan ng Rizal na namamahala sa paggawa ng polisiya, pamamaraan at mga reglamento para sa pagpapaunlad at pamamahagi ng mga hayop sa lalawigan. Natapos niya ang kaniyang gradwadong pagaaral ng Agrikultura Major in Animal Science sa mula sa University of Rizal System. May Bachelor’s Degree din siya mula sa Fatima Medical Science Foundation. Miyembro si Bonita ng Philippine Veterinary Medical Association.

JONATHAN P. CALVARANagsimula si Jonathan Calvara sa JCI noong 1995 nang sumali siya sa JCI Candahug Liberation Inc. kung saan hinawakan niya ang iba’t-ibang tsapter at LO positions mula noong 2009. Naging pangulo siya ng LO noong 2009, Bise Presidente ng Area ng Visayas noong 2010 at Pambansang Ingat Yaman ng JCIP noong 2011. Kasalukuyan siyang rea Sales Manager ng Wyeth at Territory Manager ng Harvey Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mayroon siyang Bachelor of Science degree sa Narsing mula sa Divine Word University ng Tacloban noong 1993.

VIVIAN G. MORDENSi Vivian ay Kalihim ng Sanggunian ng Villasis, Pangasinan at naging pangulo ng JCI Villasis Nateng noong 2004. Pinapatakbo din ni Vivian ang kanilang dalawang kalakal – ang R.B. Morden Marketing at ang R.B. Morden Rice Mill. Nagtapos siya mula sa St. Louis University sa Baguio City na may MA sa English. Mayroon din siyang certipiko sa pagtatapos niya ng maikling kurso sa Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business.

EDELYN M. DELA CRUZNagtapos si Edelyn Montefalcon Dela Cruz ng Batselor ng Agham sa Computer Science mula sa Pamantasan ng San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City. Siya ay dating pangulo ng Lokal na Organisasyon ng Junior Chamber ng San Jose Recoletos. Pagkatapos ay naging Regional Vice President sya ng Iligan DayangDayang JCI Inc. Si Dela Cruz ay may-ari ng Valley Production Management Network sa Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

LEAH D. OLIDANSi Leah Olidan ay isang municipal councilor ng Noveleta, Cavite at tagapangulo ng Kumite sa Kalusugan at Kalinisan at Kumite ng Gastusan at Para-Paraan. Si Olidan ay kasapi ng JCI mula pa noong 2007 at naging Pangulo ng JCI Noveleta Asin LO noong 2012. Mayroon siyang Master’s Degree in Professional Studies major in Public Administration at Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Information Technology (2005).

DR. MARIA TERESA V. DESTURA, PhDSi Maria Destura ay Assistant Department Head ng Panglalawigang Pamahalaan ng Sorsogon at siya ring Assistant Provincial Agriculturist nito. Natamo niya ang kanyang PhD. sa Environmental Sciences minor in Strategic Planning and Public Policies sa UP Los Banos, at may Masters of Science din siya sa Agrikultura mula sa Bicol University. Kasalukuyan niyang tpinamamahalaan ang Farmers’ Information and Technology Services Center Techno-Gabay Program. Siya din ay punong-tagapamahala ng mga programang Agri Pinoy ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura sa lalawigan ng Sorsogon.

ARTEMIO F. TALAVERASenior Engineer Advisor ng Toyota Shaw Boulevard si Artemio Talavera. Naghahanda siya ngayon upang maging industry leader sa larangang pang-teknolohiya na makakapagbigay ng serbisyong world-class at makakatugon sa mga pangangailangan ng kanilang mga parokyano. Naging Pangulo siya ng JCI Mandaluyong, Inc. noong 2004, isang Certified Local Trainer ng JCI Philippines noong 2008, isang National Trainer noong 2009-2010 and Regional Vice President ng JCI Metro East noong 2011.

JERICHO GOLDMAR P. EBABACOLNagtapos si Jercio Goldmar Ebabacol ng Batselorya ng Arte, major sa Internasyonal na Pag-aaral mula sa Pamantasan ng Xavier, Ateneo de Cagayan. Naging Pangulo siya ng Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan at Konsehal para sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Cagayan de Oro noong 2002-2008. Nung 2008 tumanggap si Ebabacol ng gawad para sa Pinakamagaling na Kasapi ng JCI Cagayan de Oro.

DR. ILDEFONSO T. TOLEDO, PhDSi Dr. Toledo ay may bachelor’s degree sa Iloilo State College of Fisheries at may master’s degree na Educational Management galing sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila. Mayroon din siyang doktorado mula sa University of Southern Philippines sa Cebu City. Kasalukuyan, siya’y Pinuno ng Kagawaran ng Tanggapan ng Panglalawigang Agrikultura ng Iloilo City. Nakatanggap na siya ng iba’t ibang gawad mula sa mga tagabigay-gawad sa larangang ito sa ibang bansa at ilan dito ay ang Plaque for Excellence Coastal Fisheries Extension galing sa Japan, at ang Medalyang Tanso sa BKK Leadership Institiute mula sa Komisyon ng Serbisyong Sibil, Iloilo City.

DINO FERDINAND I. GALLIDOKasalukuyang City Consultant for Political Affairs si Dino Ferdinand Galido sa Tanggapan ni Alkalde Rodrigo Duterte ng Davao City. May malawak siyang karanasan sa serbisyong pangpamahalaan matapos siyang maging konsultant sa mga usaping pang-barangay sa tanggapan ng Bise Alkalde ng Davao City at sa tanggapan ng Majority Floor Leader na si Konsehal Danilo Dayanhirang. Kumuha si Galido ng karerang pang-certipiko sa School of Urban and Regional Planning sa UP Mindanao. Meron din siyang Bachelor’s Degree mula sa College of Fine Arts ng Ford Academy of the Arts sa Davao.

DOHNARDWYN EDWIN A. VIDEZSi Dohnardwyn Edwin Apelo Videz ay isang Teacher III sa Don Mariano Marcos National High School sa Ipil, Echague, Isabela. Naging Regional Vice President siya ng JCI Cagayan Valley noong 2012, Awards Judge noong 2008 at Chapter President/LO President ng JCI Echague Yogad noong 2004.

VINCENT N. LOBRIGOMay malawak na karanasan si Vincent Lobrigo sa industriya ng IT at kasalukuyan siyang nagtatrabaho bilang IT Consultant/Programmer Analyst/Developer sa Sykes Marketing Services, Inc. Naging web master din siya ng Ateneo de Naga University at Team Leader/Programmer ng Shavitech Business and IT Solutions. Nakatapos si Lobrigo ng Masters in Information Technology, Major in Multi Media, Electronic Commerce and Object Oriented Technologies mula sa Ateneo de Naga University noong 2012.

FREDERICK CESAR IRINEO T. VILLANOGradweyt si Frederick Cesar Irineo Villano ng Medisina sa Fatima College noong 2000. Kasalukuyan siyang nagpapraktis ng pagkadoktor sa Malololos San Vicente Hospital sa Bulacan. Naging rural health physician din siya ng City Health Office ng Malolos, Bulacan.

EDIBERTO M. MENDOZA, JR.Si Ediberto Mendoza, Jr. ay isang researcher IV at Project Leader ng BIOTECH sa UP Los Banos. Isa din siyang Affiliate Associate ng Salitang Hapon sa Department of Humanities, College of Fine Arts and Science sa Los Banos. Mayroon siyang doctorate degree sa grcultural Chemistry (Plan Nutrition) mula sa University of Tokyo (1992) at MS degree sa Soil Microbiology sa UPLB (1983). Pinamunuan niya ang pananaliksik sa pagpapatubo ng endophytic bacterial inoculants para sa papaya, saging at ampalaya para sa BIOTECH.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYUHI - TOFARM National Progressive Projects

UHI Nationwide Symposia and Training Series

improvement of all local farmers by sharing best practices while promoting

and better results.

SRT/ALBACOPAPangasinan

Barangay CuliatQuezon Nueva

Viscaya Irrigators Association

UHI Plant TourUHI opens its doors to farmers who wants to gain

their partner in producing maximum yield, are made,

sense of appreciation and see its vital role in meeting the required nutrition to gain optimal results from their produce.

UHI FARMER FORAUHI reaches out to farmers all over the country - learning more about their current situation, needs, and aspirations.

Federation of Patriotic FarmersCooperative of Nueva Ecija

Lakbay Aral 2013

UHI has already sponsored

both locally and internationally.

as far as South Korea and Indonesia.

and appreciate the tedious process of producing fertilizers and learn from the practices of these agriculturally successful

countries.

Laboratory Assistance

UHI strongly encourages

in their approach to farming by donating laboratories which

allows them to test their soil, water, and fertilizers. With the

data they acquire through testing, they will be able to

administer the proper steps towards a bountiful harvest.

Federation of AgriculturalCooperative of Tarlac

Ilocos Norte Groupof Cooperatives

Bad-Ayan Buguias DevelopmentMulti-Purpose Cooperative

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Renato R. Villalobos

Editha B. Bellen

Karl Louie V. Vadestamon

SPECIAL CITATION Agri-Aqua Production Services

Eleuterio C. Indic

Benjamin P. Repil

City Agricultural and Fishery CouncilMindanao Local Goverment Unit Awardee

Vely M. NaciongayoMary Joy Villagomez

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Mr. Rolando Rocapor and Family

Lanao Aquatic and Marine Fisheries Center for


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Hindi pagsasaka ang unang hanapbuhay na pinasok ng mag-asawang Mario at Adel Magsino. Naging overseas worker siya. Isa naman siyang komadrona. Sumubok pa silang mag bisnes ng bakery at video photo studio. Ngunit nang magdesisyon silang tahakin ang landas ng pagsasaka, ibinuhos na nila ang kanilang buong atensyon at kakayahan dito.

Nagsimula ito nang humiram ng isang ektaryang lupa si Adel sa kanyang ina upang masimulan ang proyektong pagsasakang nasimulan na nila ni Mario. Nagtanim sila ng mga prutas, at nang kinalaunan ito’y naging matagumpay, ito na ang ginawa nilang pang-pamilyang hanapbuhay. Pinarami nila ang mga prutas, at ngayong mayroon silang mga tanim na mangga, mansanas, makopa, pomelo, saging, papaya, dragon fruit, cacao at pili. Bukod sa prutas nag-aalaga din sila ng mga tupa, manok, baboy at baka. Ginawa pa nilang fish pond ang kanilang lumang swimming pool at pinuno ito ng pangasius, tilapia, karpa at mga isdang pang-aquarium.

“Gawin mo ang isang bagay na mahal mo at hindi ka na magtatrabahong muli.” Ito ang paboritong kasabihan ng mga Magsino na sinusunod nila sa kanilang buhay at propesyon. Maligayang-maligaya daw sila sa farming dahil, anila, ito ang kanilang tunay na landas at wagas na damdamin.

Ang pinakamalawak at mahalagang pinanggagalingan ng patubig sa pananim at tubig pambahay sa Hibiga Region ay hawak ng Hibiga River Irrigation Systerm Irrigators Association, Inc. Mayroon ding flat bed dryer, community seed bank facilities at palay shed ito para sa mga kasaping magsasaka.

Sinimulan din ng HRISIA na magpagawa ng mga farm-to-market roads sa Hibiga Province, kasama ng paghuhukay at pagaayos ng mga irrigation canals. Namamahagi rin ang organisasyong ng mga seedlings na pananim, mga livelihood seminar at tulong pang-edukasyon,lalo na para sa kababaihan, at lumalahok sa mga trade fairs para ipakita ang mga produkto ng rehiyon.

The 2013 TOFARM AwardeesGroup Category

FAMILY FARMER GOLD AWARDEE Magsino FamilyGoa, Camarines Norte

AGRI-INITIATIVES GOLD AWARDEE Hibiga River Irrigation System Irrigators Association Inc.Goa, Camarines Norte

FAMILY FARMER SILVER AWARDEE Acosta FamilyBacarra, Ilocos Norte

AGRI-INITIATIVES SILVER AWARDEE

Carael Elementary School

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

AGRI-INITIATIVES SILVER AWARDEE

Calamba City Fisheries &

Aquatic Resources Management Council

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Nagsimula ang Catmon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CAMPCI) nang mayroong 26 lamang na kasapi. Ngunit lumaki ang bilang ng mga kasapi sa 1000 noong 2012. Nagmamay-ari na ngayon ang CAMPCI ng P115 milyong halaga ng ari-arian at nagdudulot serbisyo ito sa nagsasakang komunidad ng Catmon, Bulacan para umunlad sila.

Sa loob ng CAMPCI Compound, mayroon na ngayong makinarya para sa paggawa ng animal feeds, pagpapalahi ng baboy, pampataba ng baboy at mga sasakyang pang-deliver ng mga produkto. Mayroon ding livelihood at training seminars na sinusulong para sa crop production at entrepreneur training. Maaaring umutang ang mga kasapi para sa kanilang mga pangangailangan sa pagsasaka o sa pagtitinda. Tuluyan nang napaganda at napaginhawa ng malaking kooperatibang ito ang kalidad ng buhay, di lamang ng mga kasapi, kundi pati na rin ang buong komunidad ng Catmon. Halimbawa’y nakakapagbigay ito ng pera sa mga paaralan doon at nakakapag-pagawa din ito ng mga sirang kalye.

Blessing sa San Jacinto ang Angalacan at Abeloleng Rivers nito, pati na rin ang Lobong at San Juan creeks na nagsu-supply ng tubig pang-irigasyon dito. May malawak na lupaing 3,995 ektarya ang laki na nagtataglay ng lupaing pangsaka na 2,330 ektarya ang laki. 731 ektarya nito ay may patubig at may tanim na palay at iba pang pananim. Sa 19 na barangay ng San Jacinto, 18 ay pangsakahan at isa lamang ang ko,ersyal na barangay.

Nagsanib ang 18 barangay at kinilala sila bilang Farmers League ng San Jacinto. Mayroon silang 6 na Irrigators Association at 10 kooperatiba na naka-rehistro sa Securities and Exchange Commission at sa Cooperative Development Authority. Ang Irrigators Association ang namamahala ng pagpapayakbo ng irigasyon sa bayan at ang mga kooperatiba naman ang bumibili at nagbebenta ng palay at bigas. Mayroon ding malalaking gilingan ng palay sa lugar. Ang mga organisasyong pangsaka ay nakakatanggap ng iba’t-ibang mga makinaryang pangsaka at mga pasilidad at donasyong nagagamit pagkatapos mag-ani.

Lalo tuloy naiinspira at nagpupunyagi ang mga magsasaka doon na maabot ang kanilang layuning maging ganap lagi ang supply ng bigas.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT GOLD AWARDEE San Jacinto, Pangasinan LGUSan Jacinto, Pangasinan

AGRI-COOPERATIVE GOLD AWARDEE Catmon Multi-Purpose CooperativeSta. Maria, Bulacan

AGRI-COOPERATIVESILVER AWARDEE

Bacarra ZanjeraIrrigators Multi-

Purpose CooperativeBacarra, Ilocos Norte

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITSILVER AWARDEE

Municipal Agricultural Services

AGRI-COOPERATIVESILVER AWARDEE

NIA Region IVEmployees Multi-

Purpose CooperativePila, Laguna

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITSILVER AWARDEE

Municipality ofSan Mateo, Isabela

San Mateo, Isabela


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The 2013 TOFARM AwardeesIndividual Category

FISHERFOLK GOLD AWARDEE Ma. Leni E. PinsanCalamba, Laguna

LIVESTOCK GOLD AWARDEE Francisco P. VispoCalamba, Laguna

FISHERFOLK SILVER AWARDEES

Rolando T. CasipitBacarra, Ilocos Norte

LIVESTOCK SILVER AWARDEE Loreto C. EdraSolsano, Ilocos Norte

Gilbert N. SameronSamal, Davao Del Norte

Danilo A. SantosSan Mateo, Isabela

Nagtapos siya ng BS Agriculture taong 1993 at nagtrabaho sya sa Animal Health Division ng Jetbest Multilines Corporation bilang Sales Coordinator. Kaagad siyang napromote sa loob lamang ng isang taon sa posisyong Sales Supervisor (1994-1997) at naging Sales Representative din siya ng Animal Feed Products para sa CJ Philippines at Universal Robina Corporation. Malago na din ang kanyang negosyong pagpapalago ng Pangasius sa Lungsod ng Calamba. Sa kasalukuyan ay nagsusupply sya ng Cream Dory Fish Fillet sa St. Paul Seminary and Retreat House sa Alfonso, Cavite. Isa sya sa mga natatanging tao na binibigyan importansya ng DTI-Region IV-A bunga ng kanyang pag-aalaga at pagpoproseso ng Pangasius. Dahil sa tagumpay na kanyang tinamasa, marami syang naipundar na mga sasakyan. Likas na palakaibigan at matulungin sa kapwa si Leni kaya napakalapit ng puso ng mga taga-Looc sa kanya kahit hindi siya talaga tubong Calamba. Kahanga-hanga ang ipinamalas ni Leni sa kanyang negosyo na nagbunga ng iba’t ibang karangalan.

Nagtapos sya ng kursong bokasyonal at nasubukan nyang mamasukan sa Monterey Farms sa siyudad ng Lipa sa Batangas. Hindi nya ito itinuring na trabaho dahil likas na hilig nya ang kanyang ginagawa. Hindi sya naging mahirap pakisamahan kaya’t sya ay nahalal na pangulo ng samahan ng manggagawa ng nasabing kumpanya.

GInamit nya ang mga kaalaman na natutunan nya upang maparami ang mga alaga. Kasama na sa kanyang teknolihiyang ginamit ay ang “artificial insemination”, pagpapaanak, pag-aalaga ng bagong inianak na biik, pagbabakuna at pagkakapon ng hayop.

Hindi sya nakuntento sa kaunting kaalaman. Si Francisco ay patuloy na dumalo sa mga seminars na makakapagpalawak pa ng kanyang kaalaman upang mapaunlad ang kanyang negosyo. Ilan ditto ay ang Farmers’ Field School (FFS) sa Organic Agriculture, pagtatanim ng gulay, LIKASAKA, at seminar ukol sa pag-aalaga ng hayop.

Bahagi sya ng Barangay Agriculture and Fishery Council ng kanilang pamayanan. Aktibo din sya sa pakikibahagi sa City Agricultural Services Department ng kanilang lungod.

URBAN FARMER GOLD AWARDEE Sally M. Dela CruzCalamba, Laguna

AGRI-INNOVATOR GOLD AWARDEE Rico A. AcuñaDolores, Quezon

URBAN FARMER SILVER AWARDEES

Agripito M. CuerBacarra, Ilocos Norte

AGRI-INNOVATOR SILVER AWARDEES

Avelita M. RosalesLipa, Batangas

David B. BalillaHoly Spirit, Quezon City

Rodolfo C. TuanquiPlangui, Albay

Taong 2008 nang simulan ni “Kapitana Dadang” (Sally) na himukin ang mga mamamayan sa kanilang komunidad na lumahok sa mga programang pang-agrikultura tulad ng pagtatanim ng gulay at mga halamang-gamot. Tinawag nila ang programang ito na FAITH Garden o Food Always In The Home, paglaon ay naging Bountiful Vegetable Garden.

Hinikayat din ni Kapitana Dadang ang pagtatanim ng gulay sa bakuran ng kanyang mga ka-barangay kung saan ang mga inaaning produkto ay pinagsasaluhan ng buong barangay sa isang proyektong tinawag nila na “Maberdeng Lunes”. Dito rin sa proyektong ito binibigyan ng parangal ang mga pamilyang may pinakamalalagong gulayan sa kanilang bakuran.Dahil sa tagumpay ng programa, napili ng Calamba City Agricultural Services Department ang barangay ni Kapitana Dadang upang kumatawan sa “Gulayan ng Kabayanan” at noong 2011 ay parehong nagawaran ng ikalawang karangalan sa Best Barangay Community Garden at sa BEST ER FARM (Community Garden Category) ng lalawigan ng Laguna.Sa pinagsamang puspusang tiyaga, tiwala, suporta at pamumuno ni Kapitana Dadang, nakamit ng Barangay Pansol ang unang karangalan sa parehong kompetisyon nang sumunod na taon.

Noong una, nagpoprodyus si Rico ng maraming queen bee para paunlarin ang sariling negosyo. Sa kinatagalan, nag-supply na si Rico ng mga queen bee sa mga kapwa niya farmers nang walang bayad – bilang pagtulong niya sa komunidad. Para lalo pang palawakin ang kanyang galing at kaalaman, pinadalhan siya ng Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) ng mga dalubhasa sa beekeeping at pagaalaga ng queen bees sa pamamagitan ng Department of Trade and Industry.

Maging ang mga Canadian consultants ay humanga sa kanyang mga nadiskubreng bagong paraan, kahit na ilan sa mga ito ay hindi pa dokumentado. Ang kanyang starter colonies ay tinatanggap na ng Apiculture Consortium in the Philippines (Samahan ng mga Nagpapalaki ng Bubuyog sa Pilipinas) na orihinal at mapagkakatiwalaan. Inaprubahan din nila si Rico bilang supplier ng ng apis millifera sa bansa. Ang Mt. Banahaw Bee Farm ni Rico ay mayroong 80 bee colonies sa loob ng mga bahay-pukyutan na tatlong palapag ang taas. Malaki ang naitutulong ng mga bubuyog ni Rico sa pagpaparami ng mga prutas at gulay sa Quezon Province. Dahil sa kanila nadoble ang ani ng mga magsasaka ng Quezon nitong huling dalawang taon.


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The 2013 TOFARM AwardeesIndividual Category

AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEUR GOLD AWARDEE Romeo S. VasquezSan Mateo, Isabela

WOMAN FARMER GOLD AWARDEE Teresita I. AlladoCurimao, Ilocos Norte

AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEUR SILVER

AWARDEES

Alberto C. CalsadaBacarra, Ilocos Norte

WOMAN FARMER SILVER AWARDEES

Cresencia M. TuizaCalamba, Laguna

Rowena V. ZanoriaAldon, Cebu City

Remia N. ApostolKoronadal, South Cotabato

Para kay Mang Romy, hindi sagabal ang sakit o ano mang problema patungo sa tagumpay. Noong 1985, nung siya’y isa pang sales rep ng isang fertilizer company, napag-alaman ni Mang Romy na mayroon siyang kanser sa kanyang kaliwang binti. Kinailangan itong putulin upang mabigyan siya ng pag-asang makaligtas. Doon naisip ni mang Romy na kung magtutuluy-tuloy ang kanser niya, kailangang may maiwanan siyang ipagtataguyod ng kanyang pamilya.

Laking tuwa ni Mang Romy noong 1991 nang sabihin sa kanya ng doktor na tuluyan nang nawala ang kanyang kanser. Sa kinatagalan, sinikap ni Mang Romy na maging isang ganap na magsasaka at manatili sa San Mateo. Tumatak kasi ang sinabi sa kanya ng noo’y limang taong anak : “Kung ang Tatay ko ay lagi namang wala, meron ka bang makakain kahit mayaman kayo?”

Sa pagpupursigi niya bilang isang magsasaka, si Mang Romy na ngayon ang may-ari ng RS Vasquez Enterprises, isang kompanyang nagnenegosyo ng seed production, rice milling, rice trading at iba pang kalapit na hanapbuhay. Dahil dito, nakakapag-bigay siya ng trabaho sa mga taga San Mateo, nakakatulong siyang paunlarin ang lokal na industriya ng agrikultura.

Dating konserbatibong magsasaka si Teresita Allado na nagingiming gumamit ng mga bagong teknolohiya sa kanyang mga pananim. Ngunit nang nasubukan na niya ang mga ito, salamat sa mga natutunan niya mula sa mga institusyong pangmagsasaka tulad ng Municipal Agricultural Office ng Curimao, PhilRice, Mariano Marcos State University, naging masigasig siyang tagapang-akit ukol sa makabagong pagsasaka para sa ibang magsasaka. Mula sa isang patanim lamang sa isang taon ang dating ani niya, ngayon nakakapagtanim siya ng 3 hanggang 4 na patanim sa isang taon, nasasamahan pa niya ito ng iba’t ibang gulay tulad ng sibuyas, kamatius, ampalaya at talong. Dahil sa kaniyang tagumpay, ginawa si Teresita na Magsasakang Siyentista ng Ilocos Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium at ginamit naman niya ang posisyon upang turuan ang mga kasamahang magsasaka kung papaano nila mapaparami ang kanilang ani at mapapalaki ang kanilang kita. Isa siyang masugid na tagapagtulak ngmaunlad na pagtatanim, di lamang sa kanilang lugar, kundi pati sa mga kalapit-munisipyo na malugod niyang tinuturuan ng kaalaman tungkol sa masaganang ani at tamang pagsasaka. Tumulong siyang gumawa ng isang Plano Para Sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pagsasaka sa kanilang LGU.

Maagang namulat sa mundo ng agrikultura si Ravenal o “Rav”. Ipinanganak siya sa pamiliya ng mga magsasaka at sa murang edad ay natutunan niya ang mga hmahalagang gawain sa larangan na ito. Kasabay ng kanyang maagang pagkamulat, nahilig siyang mag-training at mag-aral ng technology transfer para pagbutihin pang lalo ang pagpapatakbo ng kanilang mga agri business. Natutunan niya sa training ay ang rice seed production, carabao production at milk production.

Hindi nagaatubili si Rav na pasukin pa ang ibang bagong negosyo o mag-aral ng bagong teknolohiya. Mabusisi niyang inaaral ang lahat dito bago niya pasukin. Sinisigurado niya kung ito ay talagang makakatulong o napapanahon. Dahil sa kaniyang pagka-masinop, napalaki at napatatag niya ng mabuti ang kanyang mga negosyo. Hindi rin siya isang ningas-kugon na negosyante. Talagang sinusubaybayan at pinapalago niya ang mga ito.

Nagsimula niyang pasukin ang larangan ng pagsasaka noong 1972.Nag-aral at nagsanay siya sa ilalim ng iba’t ibang mga ahensiya ng gobyerno tulad ng Department of Agriculture (Ministry of Agriculture pa noon), DTI, Deped at DOTC. Gumagamit si Mang Rodolfo ng crop rotation upang mapakinabangang mabuti ang pagaaring lupa. Gumagamit din siya ng relay planting methods upang maparami ang kanyang mga ani. Sa kanyang bukirin, natural na pamatay peste lamang ang ipinanglalaban sa mga sumisira ng mga pananim upang makasiguro sa kalidad ng mga pananim.

Bukod sa intensive farming, nagna-natural Farming din si Mang Rodrigo gamit ang Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) at Oriental Herbal Nutrients (OHN). Sa uri ng pagsasakang ito, ang mga micro-organismong natural na nakikita sa lupa ay kinokolekta at kinu-culture. Pinayayaman nito ang lupa at pinaparami ang ani. Sa lahat ng kaniyang kaalaman sa pagsasaka, hindi nakakalimot si Mang Rodolfo na ibalik ang natutunan at napakinabangan sa komunidad at malaki ang iniunlad ng komunidad ni Mang Rodolfo dahil sa kanyang mga naiambag dito.

YOUNG FARMER GOLD AWARDEE Ravenal R. QuizonSan Ildefonso, Bulacan

FARMER GOLD AWARDEE Rodolfo S. BenavidezVinzons, Camarines Norte

YOUNG FARMER SILVER AWARDEES

Rodrigo C. SegundoBurgos, La Union

Alexander A. CalucagSolsano, Ilocos Norte

FARMER SILVER AWARDEES

Isidro C. BacaniSan Gabriel, La Union

Rizalino ComiaCalamba, Laguna

Fredimor G. Pueblos Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte


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Good Samaritan Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Del Carmen Pampanga Planters Association

Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives

Agrizkaya Cooperative Federation

Porac Sugar Planters Association

The 2013 TOFARM AwardsUniversal Harvester’s Kabalikat Awardees

Pilar Organic FarmingOrganization, Inc.

Bad Ayan Buguias Development Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Federation of Patriotic Farmers Cooperative of Nueva Ecija

San JoaquinMulti-Purpose Cooperative

Mindoro ProgressiveMulti-Purpose Cooperative

Bukang Liwayway Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Samahang Tarlac Council Farmers’ Irrigators Association

Masbate KabuhayanPulti-Purpose Cooperative

CapitolMulti-Purpose Cooperative

Calumpit Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Federation of AgriculturalCooperatives of Tarlac

St. Paschal Baylon Multi-Purpose Cooperative

UHI’s very own William How. Sr. and Dr. Milagros How honoring the UHI Kabalikat Awardees of 2013.


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The 2013 TOFARM AwardsUniversal Harvester’s Agri-Champions

AGRI-CHAMPIONJCI Senator Rowena C. De VeraArea I Vice President, JCI Philippines

AGRI-CHAMPION

Arvin Y. VillaRegional Vice President for Southern TagalogJCI Philippines

AGRI-CHAMPION Bad-Ayan Buguias Devt.Multi-Purpose Cooperative

AGRI-CHAMPION

Theo Angelo A. GarciaRegional Vice President for Cagayan ValleyJCI Philippines

AGRI-CHAMPION

JCI Senator Emi Rose R. ParconJCI Cebu-Mactan Channel

AGRI-CHAMPIONAttorney Joseph Emmanuel L. AngelesPresident, Angeles University Foundation

AGRI-CHAMPIONDoctor Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr., PhDExecutive Director, Philippine Rice Institute

AGRI-CHAMPIONJCI Senator Ryan RavanzoNational President, JCI Philippines

AGRI-CHAMPION

Judy Frances Aquino-SeeSenior Vice President, SSS

AGRI-CHAMPIONDoctor Luis Rey I. Velasco, PhDDepartment of Entemology, UP Los Baños

Illuminating THE exellence of all Filipino farmers

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER MILESTONEThis year’s TOFARM was a resounding success. Supported and attended by agricultural entrepreneurs, government entities, industrial representatives, various community groups and dozens of nominees, TOFARM 2013 is no doubt the biggest recongition and awards yet.

SETTING THE EVENTThe 2013 TOFARM was held last November 15, 2013 at Makati Shangri-La. Under the capable hands of the TOFARM team, the audience will be in for more visual experience complimenting TOFARM’s program and objectives.

for the country’s top farmers. Currently on

initiated another year of recognition, culminating the agricultural innovators and

the economy of our country.

if not the ultimate accolade for all farmers.

industry experts and NGO representatives chooses the best bid submission worthy of

the rest of the bids are recognized as well.


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A VISUAL TREAT OF FILIPINO ARTISTRYTOFARM provided a diversity of cultures enjoyed by numerous guests and performers from different parts of the country. From the main entrance of the event to the giant stage, TOFARM 2013’s artistic showcase coupled with authentic tribal presentations dazzled guests with their breathtaking performances all agriculturally themed for the program.

While JCI Philippines serves as an effective catalyst for this yearly project, UHI on the other hand is it’s center; And within it, nests the soul of

to Universal Harverster’s very own

movement to value and appreciate the

their accomplishments.

intends to further expand its program to recognize more of the nation’s

volunteers and supporters, we hope that this noble cause shall reach even the farthest areas of our country.

response to recognize and support Filipino farmers in our country today.

the creativity and ingenuity of all young farmers as our next agricultural heroes.

We invite all to support this worthwhile program for the prosperity and

the farmer’s beacon of light in the

“Through TOFARM, we want them to know that they are not alone. Their work is being recognized, their contributions are being acknowledged, and we stand with them in their continuous struggle to obtain their basic needs.” Dr. Milagros Ong-How Universal Harvester, Inc. STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH JCI PHILIPPINES

Volunteers from different JCI chapters and other NGOs.

GUESTS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PHILIPPINESTOFARM 2013 was well attended by industrial representatives, agricultural societies, and various community members.

SPECIAL CITATION AWARDEESGroup picture with Dr. Milagros Ong-How with the majority of special citation recipients from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

FAMILY FARMER AWARDEES Represented by the Magsino and Acosta Family.

AGRI-INITIATIVES AWARDEES Group awardees headed by the Hibiga River Irrigation System Irrigators Association together with Carael Elementary School and Calamba City Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management Council.


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ONE IN SPIRITDr. How’s discourse for the devastation made by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) was one of the most important part of the program. Some of the awardees and expected guests were not able to attend as they are among the hundreds of thousands of people directly devastated by the typhoon. Her speech bares a tone of concern, with a prayer of hope that all will be well, and a tangible message that UHI shall provide its share of support.

SPECIAL KEYNOTEFrom University of The Philippines Los Baños, Former Dean of College of Agriculture, Dr. Candida B. Adalla, PhD.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT AWARDEES

Headed by San Jacinto Pangasinan, MAS-POLANGUI,

and Municipality of San Mateo, Isabela.

AGRI-COOPERATIVEAWARDEES

Headed by Catmon Multi-Purpose Cooperative,

Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators Multi-Purpose Cooperative,

and NIA Region IV Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative.

URBAN CITY FARMERAWARDEES

Headed by Ms. Sally M. Dela Cruz, Mr. David B. Balilla, and

Mr. Agripino M. Cuer.

LIVESTOCK AWARDEESHeaded by Mr. Francisco P. Vispo and Mr. Loreto C. Edra

FISHERFOLK AWARDEESHeaded by Ms. Ma. Leni E. Pinsan, Mr. Danilo A. Santos, Gilbert N. Saberon, and Rolando T. Casipit.

WOMAN FARMER AWARDEESHeaded by Ms. Teresita I. Allado, Ms. Cresencia M. Tuiza, and Ms. Remia N. Apostol together with their families.

YONG FARMER AWARDEESHeaded by Mr. Revenal R. Quizon, Mr. Alexander A. Calauag, and Mr. Rodrigo C. Segundo.

FARMER AWARDEESHeaded by Mr. Rodolfo S. Benavidez, Mr. Rizalino Comia, Mr. Fredimor G. Pueblos, Sr., and Mr. Isidro C. Bacani.


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TOFARM 2013 Photo & Video Judges

John Oliver Tan

Managing Director of Lightroom Corp.Distributor of various consumer electronics, Photo-Video Equipments and accesories.

Albert Salazar

Managing Partner and Co-creative Director of Mediahub Team Multimedia Productions.

Linus Escandor

An award winning, Manila-based Professional Photo-Journalist.

ingenuity and resiliency of our farmers.

again in our next photo and video contest. Congratulations to all the winners!

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS TOGETHER PLAYS TOGETHER by Aldrin Cuadra

FROM DAWN ‘TIL DUSK byRew Dawner Flores

MAG-APAK AY ‘DI BIRO byMaria Revlon M. Delos Reyes

PURE HARD WORK byAlladin Akil

RICE DRYING byAngerine Tesoro

THEPINEAPPLE FARMER by

Nikki Victoriano

THELITTLE BOYFARMER by

Erwin JamesAgumbay

FUN WHILE TRESHING byIrvin Jethro

REFLECTS byCarlo Zamora

SALO-SALO SA BUKID byMary Jane Andes

A FARMER’S SON AT WORK by Antonio Sierra, Jr.

1ST PLACE WINNERPAGSISIKAP by Val P. Bagalbado

3rd Place

2nd Place

1st Place


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1ST PLACE WINNERA GOOD DAY TO FARM HARD by Ronan Bryan Alcantarahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRW_RBdDgvk

MAGSASAKA by Charles Celedonohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2EWb-7IemM

SHELTER OF LIFE by John Carlo Novahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bNTB4T71-U

1ST PLACE WINNERTHE FILIPINA FARMER by Phoebelyn Gullunan

RICE TRESHING by Franco Velas TO FARM by Franco Abequiebel

EVERY GRAIN OF RICE by Phoebelyn Gullunan

BULUBUNDUKING LALAWIGANby Eli Shiela Chacon

HARVEST by Edwin Tutay

RICE PLOUGHING by Michael Vincent Laconsay

FARMER AND SON by Christian Sangoyo

WIND BLOWING THE RICE by Jan Brendan Singlador

BINIGKIS by Irvin Jethro

FARMING A FIELD OF GOLD by Christian Sangoyo

GREEN AND LEAFY by Ronan Bryan Alcantara

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHEUDc0SQVU

HYDROPHONIC AGRICULTURE by Aia Solis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-sV43BO6pg

2nd Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

3rd Place

1st Place

1st Place


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Best experience possibleInbound nominees and participants from different parts of the Philippines are treated with utmost care and coutesy by the TOFARM committe members. From transportation, hotel bookings, and their participation for the awards day, proper coordination was guaranteed for all guests. Even after the event, each are well assisted by the TOFARM team, up to the last day of their stay here in Metro Manila.

Ready for 2013Logistical management is always a challenge for any national program. Such are handled accordingly by the volunteers of JCI Philippines together with the TOFARM staff and management team.

The National LaunchingDr. Mila How and the TOFARM committee provided a full scale launching to promote the national initiative for the recognition of all Filipino Farmers. Initiated last March 14, 2013 at the Mandarin Hotel, it was attended by various supporters from the agricultural sectors, media people, reporters, online bloggers, and partner organizations.

Goal: Assist in rehabilitating and improving the productivity of farm communities in areas in Leyte affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

Project Objectives:1. Facilitate the provision of basic necessities, such as food, shelter and clothing for qualified beneficiaries, in coordination with government and concerned non- government organizations operating in the area of the qualified beneficiaries;2. Provide technical assistance and inputs that will enable farm community beneficiaries to resume agriculture activities at the soonest possible time;3. Introduce solutions and technologies to increase productivity and improve the living conditions of the farmer-family beneficiaries; 4. Institute measures to sustain the benefits of the project.

Expected Outcome:

coming cropping season;

proceed into the next cropping season.

Criteria for the Selection of Beneficiaries:a. Families or groups whose main source of income or livelihood in the last five years is in the agriculture sector and have little or no savings to support another planting season;b. Possess willingness to continue the noble undertakings of farming;c. Registered residents and farmers of areas affected by typhoon Yolanda;d. If group, duly registered with CDA, or legitimate agriculture associations/organization as certified by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist.

Mechanics: Hereunder, is the menu of options for interested donors. The contributions will be recorded in our database. The qualified farmer beneficiaries will receive certificates of donations specifying therein the set of interventions that they need based on the validation/assessment process conducted. TOFARM will update the donor on the progress of the adopted farmer. Regular exchanges and communication will be facilitated between the donors and the beneficiaries.

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WE ARE APPEALING TO ALL OUR FELLOW ADVOCATES to support the implementation of “BackToFarm,” a project for our displaced food producers in the province of Leyte, under the aegis of The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines (TOFARM).

The devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda has left hundreds of our farmers, fisher folks, and livestock raisers with nothing. While the farmers may have the land to till, they have no means to buy the inputs to start farming again. The seas have since calmed down, but there are no boats to sail and fish again. The live stocks have sustained the farmers for awhile, but there is no resource left to rebuild poultries and piggeries, let alone a roof for the farmers’ families. Indeed, now is the time to get our acts together to help them pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. It is our hope that with that through “BackToFarm”, these families will rise up to the challenge of getting back to the life they knew ... a life of dignity and service.

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Without doubt, the agriculture and fisheries sectors suffered enormous destruction

these sectors in the province of Leyte, affected families will find it extremely difficult to get back on track without the support of both the government and the private sector. Farms were totally washed out and crop devastation is massive. Fishing vessels were destroyed grounding fisher folks. Poultries and piggeries were levelled to the ground. Unattended, the agriculture and fisheries sector will not be able to recover immediately to support the local economy and meet the province’s requirements for food production. Agriculture, after all, is the main industry of the Province of Leyte.

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