Welcome to Antipolo City - City Agriculture Office

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City Agriculture

VISION

Sustainable agriculture and food security, improved living condition of the people and developed self reliant farm families in the city through productive and profitable farm enterprises in an ecologically

sound and healthy environment.

MISSION

Provide sustainable agriculture, secure food security and increase income opportunities in the city; Encourage farmers to adopt appropriate farming technologies to increase productivity and better

income;Provide effective and efficient linkages among and between the farmer-producers and the

buyer-users; and Develop the rural landscape by empowering the gigantic force of the farmers to become an active partner of the City Government in its drive to unity and progress.

GOAL

To uplift agricultural productivity, help increase farm family income and uplift the farming sector quality of life.

FUNCTION

1) Provision of Information to Written, Phoned-in, or Walk-in Queries.

ABOUT THE SERVICE : The CAO provides information to queries of clients on agriculture and/or agriculture-related concerns received either by phone or in person.

CLIENT GROUPS : General Public

REQUIREMENTS : Personal appearance at the City Agriculture Office or its field office; Letter of Inquiry addressed to the City Mayor through the City Agriculturist

SERVICE SCHEDULES : Monday to Friday; 8am to 12nn and 1pm to 5pm

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME : 45 minutes

TOTAL FEES/CHARGES : None

STEPS INVOLVED

ACTION OF CAO

TRANSACTION TIME

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Proceed to the City Agriculture Office or its field office; submit letter of inquiry, if any; or contact the CAO at Tel. No. 630-3882.

: Receives letter of inquiry; have the client sign the logbook providing brief information of the concern and his/her personal data.

: In case of phone-in queries, validates and records client’s personal information.

: Upon validation of the request, refers the client to the Agriculture field workers concerned for appropriate action.

15 minutes

Administrative
Aide IV

Submit to interview when requested by the agriculture personnel concerned and take note of instructions, if any.

: Interviews client.

: For written queries, advises client to wait for the written reply.

: In case of further verification, coordinates with the client on the next things to do in relation to his queries.

30 minutes

2 days

Agricultural Technician/Agricultural Technologist

If necessary, make a follow up on the request by keeping in touch with the AT concerned through phone call.

Informs the client of the status of his/her query from time to time until release of the corresponding reply.

5 minutes

Agricultural Technician/Agricultural Technologist

Receives written reply.

Releases the written reply or delivers/mails the written reply to the client’s given address.

5 minutes

Clerk / Administrative Aide IV

2) Provision of Information and Educational Campaign (IEC) materials on agricultural technologies and other information services.

ABOUT THE SERVICE : The CAO provides the general public especially the researchers and students alike

of printed information materials on agriculture and other information services like the E-farming

(agricultural online services) and the existence of the FITS (Farmers and Information Technology

System) Center for agricultural research and education.

CLIENT GROUPS : General Public

REQUIREMENTS &nbhsp; : Letter of Request

SERVICE SCHEDULES : Monday to Friday; 8am to 12nn and 1pm to 5pm

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME : 15 minutes

TOTAL FEES/CHARGES : None

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

STEPS INVOLVED

ACTION OF CAO

TRANSACTION TIME

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Proceed to the CAO to request for IEC materials on agriculture.

: Accommodates the client; provides him/her with IEC materials and have him/her sign in the release logbook.

: Notifies client of other information services the CAO provides like the E-farming.

: In case of client residing near Boso-Boso, informs him/her of the existence of the FITS (Farmers Information Technology System) Center in Boso-Boso for research purposes.

15 minutes

Agricultural Technician II/ Technologist

Request assistance in availing E-farming online services when so desires, or seek referral to do research at the FITS Center.

: Assists client in getting on-line with E-farming.

: Gives the client referral to the manager of the FITS Center for his/her research at the center.

2 hours

Agricultural Technician/ Technologist

Visit the FITS Center to get more educated on the latest technology in agriculture.

Accommodates and assists the client in his/her research.

2 hours

FITS Center Manager or his assistant

3.) Provision of Training/Seminars on Agriculture

ABOUT THE SERVICE : The City Agriculture Office renders training/seminar based on priority needs and

requests of farmers, community organizations, cooperatives and others. Technical

assistance/trainings may be along the lines of:

Rice/corn growing - HVCC (High Value Commercial Crops) Coconut production Inland fish culture Vermiculture
Apiculture (Bee culture )
Organic farming - Urban Agriculture Technology Mushroom culture

CLIENT GROUPS : Farmers, community organizations, cooperatives and others

REQUIREMENTS : Letter of Request addressed to the City Mayor through the City Agriculturist.

SERVICE SCHEDULES : Monday to Friday; 8am to 12nn and 1pm to 5pm

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME : 15 minutes excluding the on-site validation and training proper

TOTAL FEES/CHARGES : None

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

STEPS INVOLVED	ACTION OF CAO	TRANSACTION TIME	RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Submit letter of request to the City Agriculture Office.	: Interviews applicant about the profile of the requesting organization and the specific topics that the group wants to be discussed. : Sets schedule for on-site validation for confirmation of the request.	15 minutes	Agricultural Technologist/ Technician
Extend the necessary assistance and cooperation during the on-site validation. Upon confirmation of the request, coordinate with the CAO staff as to the schedule and venue of the training.	: Conducts on-site validation to assess the degree of technical assistance to be provided, or the training that suits the needs of the group. : Sets schedule and venue of training.	2 hours	Field Agricultural Technologist/ Technician
Ensure that all members of the organization/ association will attend and actively participate in the training.	Conducts training.	1 day	Agriculture Extension Training Team
Accomplish post evaluation on the training conducted.	Distributes post evaluation forms to the trainees to gather feedback for improvement of training services.	10 minutes	Agricultural Technician

4) Provision of Other Extension Services like Instructional Meetings, Method Demo, Farm and Home Visits, Exhibits/Guided Tours, etc.

ABOUT THE SERVICE : In promotion of agriculture, the City Agriculture Office also provides various extension services that address the needs of farmers and other prospective service recipients like the conduct

of instructional meetings, method demo (specific farm practice and technology), farm and home visits,

exhibits/guided tours, etc.

CLIENT GROUPS : Farmers, community organizations, cooperatives, and others

REQUIREMENTS : Letter of Request addressed to the City Mayor through the City Agriculturist.

SERVICE SCHEDULES : Monday to Friday; 8am to 12nn and 1pm to 5pm

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME : 15 minutes for filing of the request

1 hour for the ocular visit and the conduct of the extension services

5 hours for the instructional meeting/method demo/exhibit/guided tour

TOTAL FEES/CHARGES : None

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

STEPS INVOLVED

ACTION OF CAO

TRANSACTION TIME

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Submit letter of inquiry to the City Agriculture Office.

: Interviews applicant about the profile of the requesting organization and the extension services the group wants to avail.

: Briefs the client on the service and its requirements.

: Informs the client of the schedule of ocular visit for the confirmation of the request.

15 minutes

Agricultural Technologist/ Technician

Extend the necessary assistance and cooperation during the visit.

Conducts ocular inspection and sets schedule and venue of the extension services requested.

1 hour

Agricultural Technologist/ Technician

Ensure that all members of the organization will attend and actively participate in the conduct of the extension service.

Conducts instructional meeting/method demo/exhibit/guided tour

5 hours

Agricultural Technician

5) Provision of Financial/Input Assistance to farmer groups and other organizations interested in farming

ABOUT THE SERVICE : To provide livelihood in agricultural areas, the CAO provides underprivileged farmers and other organizations with financial / input assistance like the following:

Seeds, seedlings and seed pieces - Fertilizers and pesticides
Farm machinery, tools and equipment - Irrigation facilities
Food processing materials - Post harvest facilities

CLIENT GROUPS : Farmers, community organizations, cooperatives, disadvantaged groups, and
others

REQUIREMENTS : Letter of Request addressed to the City Mayor through the City Agriculturist.

SERVICE SCHEDULES : Monday to Friday; 8am to 12nn and 1pm to 5pm

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME: 15 minutes for the filing of request exclusive of the ocular inspection and

processing of the project proposal and grant of financial/input assistance

TOTAL FEES/CHARGES : None

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

STEPS INVOLVED

ACTION OF CAO

TRANSACTION TIME

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Submit letter of request to the City Agriculture Office.

Validates request, briefs client on the service and its requirements, and sets schedule for ocular inspection.

15 minutes

Agricultural Technologist/ Technician

Extend the necessary assistance and cooperation during the ocular inspection.

: Conducts ocular inspection and consultation with the requesting organization.

: Upon confirmation of the request, advises the client when to return to the CAO for the awarding of the financial/input assistance.

2 hours

Agricultural Technologist/ Technician

Once notified by CAO personnel, informs the other beneficiaries of the schedule of the release of assistance and ensures that all requirements are submitted to CAO prior the same schedule.

Process the documents necessary for the release of the financial/input assistance based on availability of program.

5 days

Program/Project Coordinator

Together with the beneficiaries, the client has to return to CAO on the date of the awarding of assistance.

: Facilitates the awarding of the financial/input assistance and the signing of the distribution list by the beneficiaries.

: Orients the beneficiaries on the proper usage and maintenance of the inputs and informs them of the monitoring to be conducted on the following day.

2 hours

Agricultural Center Chief I

Extend the necessary cooperation during the monitoring

Conducts monitoring and evaluation.

1 day

Agricultural Technologist/ Technician

CLIENT

Services of the City Agriculture Office are directed to rural farm families, Farmers Organizations, Rural

Improvement Clubs, and 4-H Clubs. It is also extended to people in urban areas engage in Urban

Agriculture.

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS

Rice Production Program

Corn Production Program

High Value Commercial Crops Production Program

Upland Development Program

Urban Horticulture Development Program

Poultry and Livestock Production Program

Home Management Development Program

Nutrition and Livelihood Program

Youth Development Program

Personnel Development Program

ON-GOING PROJECTS

Bio-Intensive Gardening/Food Always in the Home (BIG/FAITH )

Vegetable Production Project

Communal Farm

Organic Farming

Mushroom Production Project

Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) Project

Food Processing Project

Poultry and Livestock Redispersall

Inland Fishpond Project

Cottage Industries

RIC Children Center

Farmers Information and Technology Service Center/TECHNO PINOY SA ANTIPOLO CITY

City Plant Nursery

PROPOSED PROJECTS

Establishment of Buying Station

Construction of Multi-Crop Dryer

Soil Survey

Food Processing Center Establishment

EXTENSION SERVICES

Farm and Home Visits

Farmers and Homemakers Classes

Trainings and seminars

Study Mission

Exhibits/Agro Fair

Agro-Investment Clinics

Result and Method Demonstration

RESEARCH

Verification and adaptation trial on crop production

SUPPORT SERVICES

Fruit tree Seedlings Dispersal

Vegetable seeds Distribution

Distribution of

Farm Implement Assistance

Fertilizer Assistance

Maintenance of Irrigation Facilities

Post Harvest Facilities Maintenance

CAO STAFF

NAME	POSITION	ADDRESS	CONTACT NO.
CLEOTILDO M. DE ASIS	CITY AGRICULTURIST	TANAG, BRGY. SAN JOSE, ANTIPOLO CITY	0919-231-0276
VIOLETA S. SUAREZ	ASST.CITY DEP’T HEAD	BLK.5 LOT 20 BAGONG BUHAY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0927-524-4820
ROSALINDA L.ATIENZA	SUPERVISING AGRICULTURIST	8194 INT.SGT. F. YABUT CIRCLE GUADALUPE NUEVO MAKATI CITY	882- 1409 0917-886-0663
VICTORIA S. SEDILLA	SUPERVISING AGRICULTURIST	16B STA.CECILIA ST. MALABON CITY	0918-623-7587
SALIC R. HASSAN	AGRICULTURE CENTER CHIEF	BLK 4 LOT 3 VIOLAGO HOMES QUEZON CITY	431-6820
STELLA M. NEJAR	AGRICULTURIST II	BLK 16 LOT 29 PHASE I SAN LORENZO SOUTH STA.ROSA,LAGUNA	0927-245-2538
REY D. MENDOZA	AGRICULTURIST I	SITIO KAYSAKAT, BRGY. SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0920-367-2776
BENJAMIN L. NUÑEZ	AQUACULTURIST	BLK 1BL4P2 PEACE VILLAGE SAN LUIS, ANTIPOLO CITY	0905-337-4817 0908-606-4345
ANITA B. MANANGAN	AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIST	BLK 9 LOT 3 MILAGROSA SAN ROQUE ANTIPOLO CITY	0915-329-5824
OLYMPIA C. GUTIERREZ	AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIST	II GRAVEL PIT ST.ROAD I GUINAYANG SAN MATEO RIZAL	0916-677-7613
AMORSOLO T. PAZ	AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
NICASIO G. MONTAJES	AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIST	SITIO SAPINIT BRGY SAN JUAN ANTIPOLO CITY	0916-762-3693
EMELITA C. JAMOSALE	AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIST	YEN ST. LORES COUNTRY HOMES ANTIPOLO CITY	0920-275-0979
ROMA G. ORDIALES	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	49 D5 L13 DALIG 2 ANTIPOLO CITY	0918-578-7496
ENRICO DC. VERTUDEZ	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	SITIO SAN YSIRO BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY
EFREN M. PENEQUITO	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	ROAD 2, INDAY SUBD.BRGY. SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0919-306-2524
JUNEL R. IGHARAS	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	L 188 SAN LORENZO RUIZ BRGY SAN ROQUE ANTIPOLO CITY	0929-122-9022
ARNOLD A.ABENALES	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	SITIO B;ACKCROSS BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0921-976-7553
REYMASSAN L. GARCIA	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II	SITIO KAYSAKAT BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0908-769-1636
ZENNIA F. BORJA	AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I	B 42 L18 ROBINSONS HOMES EAST BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0918-484-2699 0920-635-7627
ANACLETO R. SAPICO	FARM FOREMAN	BOSO BOSO BRGY.SAN JOSE, ANTIPOLO CITY	0907-636-3421
JOHN CARLO P. LEIS	FARM WORKER II	325 T. OLDAN ST. BRGY SAN ISIDRO ANTIPOLO CITY	0921-270-0830
JOSEPH ELVIN L. CRUZ	ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III	95 STO NIÑO ST. BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0923-894-3223 0920-635-7627
VICTORINO T. VELAYO	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IV	SITIO TAGUMPAY BRGY BAGONG NAYON ANTIPOLO CITY	0908-945-2913
JEANETTE J. DIMAUNAHAN	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IV	58 STO NIÑO ST. ANTIPOLO CITY	470- 1910 0918-519-2168
IMELDA S.COLCOL	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE III	149 H. ALARCON ST. ANTIPOLO CITY	0915-917-2765
NORIE N. GARCIA	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I	KAYSAKAT BRGY SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0909-103-9377 0910-522-1239
RUFINO C. BRUCE	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I	SAN YSIRO SAN JOSE ANTIPOLO CITY	0908-674-6237
CHRISTOPHER DELA CRUZ	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I
SHERLEY S. CANONIZADO	ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I	150 BUNTONG PALAY SAN JUAN ANTIPOLO CITY	0920-524-1674 0917-750-0254

OFFICE OF THE CITY AGRICULTURE Tel: 630-3882 ,GAD BLDG. 2nd Floor, Antipolo City Government Building M.L. Quezon Corner Carigma Street, Antipolo City, 1870

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City Agriculture

VISION

MISSION

GOAL

FUNCTION

CLIENT

RESEARCH

SUPPORT SERVICES