13/11/2026
The Committee on Agriculture, jointly with the Committee on Consumer Protection, convened a hearing presided over by Committee Chair (AGR) Councilor Francisco M. Mendoza. Also present were Committee Chair (CCP) Councilor Jessie R. Albeus and Councilor Gilda Gayle R. Abonal-Gomez.
The extensive agenda included:
1. A proposed activity from the Department of Agriculture (DA)-PhilRice Bicol, entitled: HALF CUP, FULL IMPACT: A SEMINAR FOR RESTAURANT OWNERS ON RESPONSIBLE RICE CONSUMPTION AND RICE WASTE REDUCTION, under the Be RICEponsible Campaign of DA-PhilRice Bicol;
2. A proposed ordinance sponsored by Councilor Mendoza abolishing zorro marking for swine intended for slaughter and branding practices for large ruminants, together with the technical report from the Naga City District Abattoir;
3. A proposed ordinance authored by Councilor Mendoza establishing the Tabang Paraoma-Tbang Kooperativa (TAPAT KO) program, together with the cost and returns estimate for rice production submitted by the City Agriculture Office;
4. A request from the City Agriculture Office for the passage of a resolution expressing full financial and technical support for the city’s local agricultural development program;
5. A request for a review and the establishment of a fair minimum farmgate price for live hogs in Naga City, accompanied by the recommendation of the City Veterinary Office;
6. Resolution No. 34-2026 of the Independent Component City Agricultural and Fishery Council of Naga City for the provision of an annual incentive for outstanding agricultural awardees who receive regional and national awards and recognition;
7. And a proposed ordinance authored by Councilor Mendoza institutionalizing the annual Outstanding Farmers of the City Awards.
