I.

Profile/ Description of the Barangay

Barangay Poblacion is one of the 19 barangays in the Municipality of

Pangantucan. The total land area of this Barangay is 1, 473 hectares of which 73.24
hectares are plain, 820.3628 are hilly, 73.24 are mountainous and 498.05 hectares
are unclassified. It is composed of 18 villages, namely: Vismin, United, Spring side,
Everlasting, Stranger, Integrated, central, Paradise, Maharlika, Rocky, Decolores,
Native, Memorable, Sto. Niño, Kinilayan, Bagong buhay, Avenue and Mabuhay
villages.
The main industry of the barangay is agriculture employing 1, 204 persons.
This is followed by the services and wholesale/retail trade. According to Barangay
Service Point Officer (BSPO) as of December 2012, the second source of income for
most of the people of Barangay Poblacion is farming. Most of the farmers in
Barangay Poblacion are rice farmers. Next to rice, farmers also grow corn as well as
sugarcane.

Figure 1. Base Map of Barangay Poblacion

 Organizational Structure of Barangay Poblacion

Punong Hon. Marionette A. Evangelista

Barangay

Mary Joy O. Hofana Jonel S. Pagapulaan

Barangay Treasurer Barangay Secretary

Shierken A. Sorongon
Barangay Record
Keeper

Hon. Allan A. Naparan Hon. Merlita C. Ponce Hon. Thenny D. Subrado

Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
Committee on Rules & Education Committee on Health Committee on Barangay Affairs
and Environment

Hon. Josette P. De Leon Hon. Edgardo J. Tuba Hon. Noli T. Bago Sr.
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
Comiitee in Appropriation and Committee on Infrastructure Committee on Agriculture
Services Livelihood and Cooperative

Hon. Nestor P. Dadula Hon. Aljon G. Delos Reyes Hon. Emmanuel D. Torregoza
Barangay Kagawad SK Chairman IP Representative
Committee on Peace & Order & Committee on Youth and Sports Committee on Indigenous
Human Rights Development Cultural Communities
II. Agricultural Development/Extension project implemented in the Barangay

Title of the Program: Pangantucan Farmers and Fisherfolks

Association (PFFA) through Special Area for Agricultural Development
(SAAD)

Rationale:
Poverty incidence is greatest in rural areas where people rely mainly
on agriculture and fisheries as their source of livelihood. The Department of
Agriculture (DA) implemented the Special Area for Agricultural Development
(SAAD) program in 2016 to target poverty reduction in the poorest provinces
of the Philippines. Under the SAAD program, the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) launched the SAAD-Fisheries program (SAAD-
Fish) to focus on the development of the fisheries sector in the same target
areas.
The foundation of the Pangantucan Farmers and Fisherfolks
Association (PFFA) was then integrated to improve the needs of the
fisherfolks residing in Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. The program aims
to increase the income of fisherfolk and their families by providing them with
sustainable livelihood opportunities and promoting the conservation and
protection of aquatic resources.

General Objectives:
To help alleviate poverty in the areas it operates through the provision
of agricultural and related interventions to the poor in the fisheries sector.

Specific Objectives:
1. To provide sustainable livelihood for small-scale fishery enterprises.

To provide a sustainable livelihood for 10 participating small-scale

fishery farmers by providing 1000 fingerlings of tilapias which can be
sold after the growing period and 5 bags of feedstuffs for tilapias.

2. To support farmers in the fisheries sectors, particularly the 10 small-

scale fishery farmers by constructing processing centers for their grown tilapias
for value adding purposes.
 3. To improve food production for household consumption;

To improve food production among 10 participating small-scale fishery

farmers for household consumption by means of growing the given
fingerlings of tilapias which they can freely serve as a healthy food for
their tables.

4. To improve the living conditions of marginalized fisherfolk.

To improve the living conditions of 10 small scale participating

fisherfolks through access to free inputs , establishing market linkage
with their tilapia products, as well as infrastructure development.

Participant of the Project:

Name: Analo P. Navarro
Age: 42
Address: Vismin Village, Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Civil Status: Married
Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: Housewife
Number of Households: Five (5)
Educational Attainment: High School Graduate

Sources of funds: Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources/ National Fund

Implementing Strategies:
A. Program Management
1. Formulation of plans and budget
2. Procurement of supply and materials
3. Coordination with LGUs, Agencies, and other stakeholders
B. Social Preparation Component
1. Community Organizing
2. Capability Building
3. Project Orientation
4. Consultation workshops and meeting
C. Production and Livelihood Component
1. Provision of agri-inputs (2,500 fingerlings per cropping)
2. Harvesting of the Tilapias will be every 6 months, of which a part of the
money earned will go to the association and the rest will go to the farmers
 3. The harvested tilapias will be sold as fresh and they also do value adding
such as dried tilapias.
4. After harvesting the tilapias after 6 months, there will be provision of
fingerlings again.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

1. The RPMO (Regional Program Management Support Office) and PPMSO
(Provincial Program Management Support Office) in coordination with the
LGU shall monitor program implementation through farm and attendance
records, photo documentation, geotagging, and profiling.
2. Monthly meetings and reports will be conducted through the association and
will be submitted to the Agricultural Technician.
3. The RPMOs shall prepare and submit regular status reports to the NPMO
(National Program Management Office).
4. The NPMO, RPMSOs, and PPMSOs shall conduct periodic project
monitoring, validation, and evaluation of project implementation.
III. Reflections / Insights of the Activity

Agricultural extension is an important service that helps farmers

improve their productivity and income. During the conduct of this activity in
Barangay Poblacion, I have reflected that agricultural extension such as
training programs, workshops, field days, and demonstrations plays a crucial
role, particularly to the farmers. These activities have a profound impact
especially on the needs of every farmer and in the community as a whole.
This is in the case of the farmers, however, as an extensionist, I have
reflected that it is never a piece of cake. You have to go through a series of
adjustments from submitting communication letters to dealing with different
behaviors of people you encounter.

Nevertheless, I am amazed by the efforts of different agricultural

extensionists, and through this activity, I have learned that implementing a
specific project/program requires a collaborative effort from the government,
extensionists, farmers, and other stakeholders. The success of certain
activities is not an achievement of only one or two people but an achievement
of all people involved.

To conclude everything, this activity became a platform to develop our

skills and potential as future agriculturists. This also enhanced our
communication skills and most importantly, experienced practical application
of theories from a four-cornered classroom to actual fields.
Photo Documentation and Appendices:

Figure 2: Interview with the Barangay Poblacion Agricultural Technician, Ms.

Christine L. Eta.

Figure 3: Interview with the head committee for Agriculture, Hon. Noli T. Bago

Figure 4: Students together with the SAAD-Fish Beneficiary (Left) and the
fishpond for tilapia production (Right)

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