SARAI Davao Region

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐀-𝐑𝐅𝐎 𝐗𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Davao Region, through its Project SARAI Davao Region Team, and the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office XI (DA-RFO XI) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement aimed at advancing science-based, data-driven agriculture in Davao Region.

This collaboration focuses on:
• Capacity-building on Project SARAI CeNTRO technologies
• Sharing and utilization of agricultural datasets for better monitoring and planning
• Supporting agricultural extension, forecasting, and decision-making across the region

Through this partnership, DOST Davao Region will serve as the technical lead in delivering SARAI-based training, while DA-RFO XI will mobilize stakeholders and provide critical agricultural data to support implementation on the ground.

The MOA signing was attended by Director Macario D. Gonzaga, Regional Executive Director, together with Dir. Zabdiel L. Zacarias, Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations of DA-RFO XI, and Dr. Nathan Ray A. Alim, ARD-REDID of DOST Davao Region. Key representatives from both agencies were also present to witness the engagement, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing smarter and more resilient agriculture in the region.

This collaboration enables better use of data and technology in planning, monitoring, and decision-making for agriculture in Davao Region.

DOST Davao Region
Project SARAI
Agri Info Davao
AMIA Onse

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥.

The Project SARAI Team conducted a courtesy meeting and site visit in the Municipality of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, to present SARAI technologies and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing local agricultural monitoring systems.

The activity was attended by Municipal Mayor Hon. Art Benjie C. Bulaong, PhD, Councilor Tayron Kim O. Mapaa, and key representatives from the Municipal Agriculturist’s Office, Planning and Development Office, DRRMO, and Engineering’s Office. Discussions focused on strengthening data-driven decision-making and improving climate resilience in the municipality.

A separate courtesy meeting was also held with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Davao Oriental to explore how data from existing Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) across the province can be maximized to support agricultural monitoring through SARAI technologies.

Through continued collaboration and capacity building, Tarragona and the Province of Davao Oriental move closer to a more climate-resilient and data-driven agricultural future.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨’𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

DOST Davao Region, through Project SARAI, conducted the Training on the Community-Level SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System (CL-SEAMS) on March 16–19, 2026 at Café Noventa, Nabunturan for participants from the Municipality of Monkayo.

The four-day training gathered 30 participants from the Municipal Agriculturist’s Office, LDRRMO, MENRO, and MPDO, along with representatives from the Provincial Agriculturist’s Office and Davao de Oro State College, highlighting strong LGU and academic collaboration.

Participants were trained on GIS, Remote Sensing, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) through lectures and hands-on workshops led by Engr. Erwin D. Rubio of Davao del Sur State College and Engr. Drelyn S. Perez of Project SARAI Davao Region.

The activity concluded with the presentation of outputs and initial LGU-level CL-SEAMS implementation plans, outlining how geospatial tools can be integrated into local systems.

This initiative also forms part of the capacity-building efforts in preparation for the deployment of an Automated Weather Station (AWS) in the third quarter of the year.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏-𝐔𝐏: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

A total of 25 participants, including representatives from the Municipality of Bansalan and Davao del Sur State College, completed the four-day Training on the Community-Level SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System (CL-SEAMS), held on March 9–12, 2026, at the Municipal Hall of Bansalan.

The activity focused on building practical skills in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Google Earth Engine (GEE), enabling participants to generate and interpret geospatial data for agricultural planning and disaster risk reduction.

Engr. Erwin D. Rubio, Instructor I at Davao del Sur State College, and Engr. Drelyn S. Perez, Project Technical Specialist III of Project SARAI Davao Region, combined technical discussions with hands-on workshops to guide participants through real-world applications.

Key outputs developed during the training included NDVI maps, flood-prone area maps, and land use classification maps. These are tools that can support more informed, data-driven decision-making at the local level.

The activity was implemented by DOST Davao Region and was attended by key representatives of the Municipal Mayor's Office, along with personnel from the Municipal Agriculturist’s Office, LDRRMO, MENRO, and MPDO.

The training concluded with the presentation of outputs and the formulation of initial LGU-level CL-SEAMS implementation action plans, outlining pathways for integrating geospatial technologies into local agricultural and DRRM planning processes.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚! 🛰️🌾

From March 3 to 6, 2026, DOST Davao del Norte hosted a Trainers’ Training on the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗜-𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗖𝗟-𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦) at Cris Inn Hotel, Tagum City. The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of local government and partner institutions in using geospatial tools for monitoring agricultural areas and supporting data-driven decision-making.

This initiative brought together dedicated teams from the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗣) to master the latest in geospatial technology.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: By mastering tools like Remote Sensing and Flood Mapping, our local teams can now monitor crop health and land use with scientific precision.

At the culmination of the training, participants presented their outputs, including Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps of each barangay in Asuncion, demonstrating their ability to use geospatial data and satellite imagery for agricultural monitoring at the community level.🛰️📊

Special thanks to our expert facilitators from the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀 (𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕)—Engr. Leo Neil Viado, Mr. Danny Jr. R. Fronda, and Mr. Justin Y. Castro—for sharing their invaluable knowledge with the Davao Region team.

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𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐋-𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒

Thirty participants from the Municipality of Asuncion and the University of Southeastern Philippines completed a four-day capacity-building training on Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Community-Level SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System (CL-SEAMS), held on March 3–6, 2026 at Cris Inn, Tagum City.

The activity was conducted in preparation for the deployment of an Automated Weather Station (AWS) in the municipality, equipping LGU personnel to effectively utilize climate and geospatial data for agricultural decision-making.

Led by Project SARAI Davao Region in partnership with DOST Davao del Norte, the training focused on GIS, Remote Sensing, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) to support data-driven and climate-smart agricultural monitoring.

The four-day training was facilitated by resource persons from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, namely Leo Neil Viado, Engr. Danny Jr. Fronda, and Justin Castro, who led the technical discussions and hands-on activities.

Municipal Mayor Atty. Rosario R. Dayaday, together with representatives from the Municipal Agriculturist’s Office, LDRRMO, MENRO, and MPDO, attended the activity, demonstrating strong inter-office collaboration within the LGU.

Participants developed key outputs, including NDVI maps, flood-prone area maps, and land-use classification maps, which will support agricultural planning and disaster risk reduction initiatives.

The activity concluded with the presentation of outputs and the formulation of initial CL-SEAMS implementation plans per barangay, marking a key step toward integrating geospatial technologies into local governance.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region
DOST Davao del Norte

Project SARAI Davao Region, together with DOST Davao Occidental, led by Maria Victoria I. Dado, Provincial S&T Director, participated in the Committee Hearing at the Sangguniang Bayan of Malita for the approval of the Resolution on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between DOST Davao Region and the Municipality of Malita.

The resolution was approved, with the committee recommending the identification of another site that covers more priority crops to further strengthen the project’s impact. During the hearing, concerns were also raised regarding Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), as Malita is classified as a CADT area under the jurisdiction of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.

On the same day, a consultation with NCIP Davao Occidental confirmed that the issuance of a Certificate of Precondition or a Certification of Non-Overlap may be required, highlighting the importance of safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ensuring full regulatory compliance as the project moves forward.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region

𝘼𝙈𝙄𝘼 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 𝘽𝙄𝙏𝙎 | 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐮𝐠 𝐂𝐋-𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠-𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

Pinaagi sa Geographic Information System ug Community Level-SARAI Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System (CL-SEAMS), mas andam ang mga mag-uuma sa kausaban sa klima ug mas protektado ang ilang ani.

Ang Department of Agriculture–XI pinaagi sa Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Program, inubanan sa Department of Science and Technology–XI pinaagi sa SARAI Program, nagpahigayon ug 3-day Training and Workshop on Foundational Geographic Information System (GIS) ug Community-Level SARAI Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System (CL-SEAMS) niadtong Enero 28–30, 2026 sa Davao City.

Ang maong kalihukan nagtinguha nga madugangan ang kapasidad sa Climate Change Initiatives sa sektor sa agrikultura sa Davao Region, ilabina sa paggamit sa digital ug geospatial technologies alang sa mas epektibong pagplano ug pagdumala.

Pinaagi sa geosensing ug GIS-based monitoring, mas mamahimong episyente ug tukma ang pagdumala sa mga farmer partners. Ang mga GIS-generated maps makatabang sa mas sayon ug paspas nga paghatag og impormasyon may kalabotan sa kahimtangan sa pag-uma, klima, ug panahon, nga hinungdanon sa pagdesisyon sa mga programa ug interbensyon sa agrikultura.

Kini nga kalihukan nagtimaan sa sinugdanan sa mas lig-on nga panaghiusa ug kolaborasyon sa mga ahensya sa gobyerno alang sa mas malungtaron, andam-sa-klima, ug datos-based nga sektor sa agrikultura sa rehiyon.

Nitambong sa majong lkalihukan ang mga technical staff sa DA-AMIA XI, DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management, DA-Research Division XI, DA-DARCES, DA-DARUARS, DA-DACARS, & City Agricultures Office-Davao City.

And that’s a wrap!

We’ve officially concluded the Training on Foundational GIS and Community-Led SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture.

The training was led by Engr. Erwin D. Rubio, who introduced participants to remote sensing thru CL-SEAMS and Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) concepts and guided them in developing basic skills in mapping and land cover classification using Google Earth Engine. Through hands-on workshops, participants gained practical experience in analyzing satellite imagery to support land monitoring, agricultural assessment, and planning activities using the SARAI-enhanced agricultural monitoring system as a key tool.

This capacity-building activity is part of our ongoing collaboration with DA, with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing set to follow, further strengthening our shared commitment to data-driven, climate-responsive, and community-led agricultural systems.

From enhancing technical capacity in land use mapping to supporting data-driven agricultural monitoring and planning, Project SARAI, through DA–DOST collaboration, advances evidence-based and sustainable outcomes in Davao Region.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region
AMIA Onse
Agri Info Davao

HAPPENING NOW: Day 1 of Training on Community-Level SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring System with the Department of Agriculture RFO XI at the World Palace Hotel, Davao City

Marking the start of the 3-day training, this capacity-building activity is being conducted as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA), focused on strengthening climate resilience through data-driven agricultural monitoring and decision-support tools for our partners and farmer-beneficiaries.

This initiative forms part of a broader partnership, with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing currently underway and set to be formalized within the year, further reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.

Kicking off the training, Engr. Drelyn S. Perez, PTS III and Lead Researcher of SARAI Davao Region, served as the resource person for Day 1, introducing participants to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a foundation for spatial analysis and informed agricultural planning.

Project SARAI
DOST Davao Region
AMIA Onse
Agri Info Davao

The DOST Davao Region, together with the University of the Philippines Los Baños, officially launched Project SARAI in the Davao Region and formalized their commitment through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Municipalities of Bansalan, Asuncion, Sta. Maria, Monkayo, and Kapalong, along with the Province of Davao de Oro. This milestone strengthened collaborative efforts toward science-based, data-driven, and climate-smart agriculture at the local level.

Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Program Leader of SARAI CeNTRO, and Prof. Moises A. Dorado, Project Leader for Regional Hubs, attended the activity and discussed strategies to strengthen the adoption of SARAI technologies in support of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.

The program also featured discussions on key agricultural initiatives in the Davao Region, including the DA Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Program in Region XI, presented by Mr. Simeon C. Fernandez of DA–RFO XI, and SMART Agri Initiatives, presented by Dr. Evelyn A. Gecale of SMAARRDEC.

Through strengthened partnerships with LGUs and partner agencies, this shared commitment advances the localization, institutionalization, and sustainability of SARAI technologies—empowering farmers, enhancing climate resilience, and driving agricultural innovation across the region.

Project SARAI
DOST Region XI