𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐅𝐎-𝟑/𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑

DA9’s Corn Program conducted a two-day Corn Husk Training on June 3-4, 2026 at the City Agriculture’s Culianan District Office, Zamboanga City. The training served 30 participants from Barangays Guisao, Baluno, Lumbayao, and Mercedes.

It was made possible through the coordinated effort of DA9 Corn Program, LGU-OCA, and the GAD Program to strengthen corn-based livelihoods and skills of local farmers.

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𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗-𝗦𝗟𝗣 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡|

Driving rural enterprise and economic empowerment for women, the Guisao Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Association has officially become the second RIC group in the city to benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP).

The association formally received a livelihood grant amounting to ₱600,000.00 during a turnover ceremony at the DSWD Office on May 18, 2026.

The ₱600,000.00 funding is earmarked for the association's value-adding enterprise: assorted vegetable chips production. The project is designed to strengthen the organization's income-generating capabilities by processing and marketing locally sourced agricultural goods.

Among the initial lineup of healthy snack products slated for production are talong (eggplant) chips, potato chips, tumon chips, banana chips, peanut chips and peanut butter.

By converting raw harvests into competitive retail products, the initiative aims to establish a reliable, sustainable income source for the rural women of Barangay Guisao.

Association President Mrs. Diana Ong, together with the group's treasurer, personally accepted the livelihood check.

Following the turnover, Mrs. Ong paid a courtesy visit to City Agriculturist Mr. Arben Magdugo to extend her appreciation for the local government's guidance. During the meeting, she reaffirmed the association's commitment to managing the funds responsibly and executing their long-term production plans.

While the capital injection comes directly from the DSWD-SLP, the Office of the City Agriculturist will continue to play a pivotal role in the enterprise. The office is slated to provide ongoing technical assistance, capacity building, and sustainability monitoring to ensure the commercial growth and operational longevity of the project.

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(Photo by Engr. Rufel Wahing)

𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝟰-𝗛 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦|

Young leaders from across Zamboanga City showcased their dedication to service and leadership during the week-long celebration of National 4-H Club Week 2026 held from May 10–17, 2026. Spearheaded by the Office of the City Agriculturist alongside the city's six district 4-H Club Federations, the event highlighted the youth's active participation in environmental, educational, and community initiatives.

The celebration featured a diverse array of activities conducted simultaneously across the city's districts:

Culianan District (May 10): Kickstarted the week in Barangay Salaan with a fruit-bearing tree planting activity and a riverbank clean-up drive focused on environmental preservation.

Citywide Awareness (May 11): Personnel from six agricultural field offices and district officers marked the celebration by hanging 4-H Club tarpaulins citywide to promote the organization's mission.

Tumaga District (May 13): Conducted a comprehensive environmental and educational event at MASEPLA. In partnership with the Philippine Navy, WMSU, and local associations, activities included mangrove growing, coastal clean-ups, and seminars on climate change and sanitation.

Vitali and Curuan Districts (May 14): Vitali youth led an irrigation canal clean-up in Sitio Tamion to support local agricultural productivity, while Curuan members conducted a river clean-up in Masaba, Quiniput.

Manicahan District (May 15): Organized a coastal clean-up drive at Bolong Beach to strengthen environmental awareness among local residents.

On May 15, the Zamboanga City 4-H Club Federation held a meaningful outreach activity at Tolosa Elementary School. Youth leaders engaged approximately 50 pupils through storytelling, interactive games, and a feeding program.

The week culminated on May 17 in Ayala District, where an Information Caravan, booth displays, and a flower arrangement contest were held at the Ayala Covered Court. The finale served to highlight the continuing impact of the 4-H Club in empowering the city's youth to lead in agriculture and community development.

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𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘|

The Office of the City Agriculturist, in partnership with the City Treasurer's Office, successfully released scholarship checks amounting to Php 20,000.00 each to 74 deserving students enrolled in Agriculture, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Fisheries, and Forestry courses under City Ordinance No. 631.

The scholarship assistance, intended for the 1st Semester of School Year 2025–2026, reflects the City Government’s continued commitment to supporting aspiring agricultural professionals and strengthening the future of the agriculture and fishery sector. The activity was facilitated by the Administrative Services Division of the Office of the City Agriculturist.

The distribution activity was graced by Hon. Mayor, Capt. Khymer Adan T. Olaso, who shared inspiring words and valuable advice to the scholars, encouraging them to persevere in their studies and become catalysts of progress in the agricultural community.

Also present during the activity was the City Agriculturist Mr. Arben E. Magdugo, who personally ensured the orderly and smooth distribution of scholarship grants to all beneficiaries.

Through programs like this, the City Government continues to invest in education, empower the youth, and cultivate future leaders in agriculture.

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𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗫 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 | May 11, 2026 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region IX, through the SARAI Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Hub, conducted a 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 in Culianan, Zamboanga City, for the proposed installation of an 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗪𝗦).

The activity was undertaken in coordination with the 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 through 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼, Head of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Division, to evaluate the suitability of the identified location for AWS deployment. The assessment ensured that the site meets the technical requirements necessary for accurate and reliable weather data collection.

As part of the field activity, SARAI personnel also conducted 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to support aerial mapping and enhance on-site data gathering. These tools provided additional spatial information relevant to the planning and installation of the weather monitoring facility.

The proposed AWS is a key component of the SARAI system of technologies, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. This supports science-based agricultural planning and strengthens early warning and decision-making systems for the farming sector.

Once operational, the AWS is expected to contribute to more climate-resilient farming communities by improving access to timely weather information, ultimately supporting data-driven agricultural practices in the region.

Project SARAI
DOST Regional Office No. IX

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 ⚠️

The latest laboratory results indicate that 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗦𝗣) 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲 has exceeded regulatory limits in key areas within Region IX.

To ensure public safety, we are issuing a strict advisory for the following locations:

📍 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 – 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿
📍 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆 – 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲

Culianan District 4-H Club Federation conducts Tree Planting and River Clean-up Drive at Barangay Salaan in celebration of the 4-H Club Week 2026 in Zamboanga City🍀🍀🍀

BARAYTING paaga na, matibay pa🌾☀️

Ramdam na ang init pero wag hayaang matuyo ang pag-asa. Sa banta ng El Niño, kailangan natin ng mga barayting paaga para hindi abutan ng matinding tagtuyot ang ating mga pananim. Dapat din matibay sa limitadong patubig ang barayti.

Subukan ang mga barayting pwede ng anihin pagka-106 na araw at may aning nasa 3-6 t/ha sa stress conditions:

✅NSIC Rc 480
✅PSB Rc 594
✅NSIC Rc 596
✅NSIC Rc 572
✅NSIC Rc 732
✅NSIC Rc 740

📍 Ang PSB Rc 10 naman ay paagang barayti.