Municipal Agriculture Office - Libertad, Antique

10/08/2026

It’s harvest time!🍆🥦🥬🍅

Visited the greenhouse early in the morning to check the crops planted after prolonged rains and gusty winds due to habagat season and surprised to see that some vegetables are now ready for harvest.

Looking forward for the bountiful harvest and continued supply of off-season vegetables.💚

04/08/2026

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀! 🐟🎓

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭) 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗! 🎉

The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI (DA-BFAR 6) is giving aspiring fisheries professionals 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆!

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Fisheries Scholarship Program supports deserving students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and contribute to the sustainable development of the Philippine fisheries sector.

Qualified scholars will receive financial assistance for tuition and other educational needs while completing their degree in partner State Universities and Colleges.

If you are passionate about marine conservation, fisheries development, and food security, don't miss this opportunity to become part of the next generation of fisheries professionals.

📌 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://tinyurl.com/BFAR-FSP-Application
https://tinyurl.com/BFAR-FSP-Application
https://tinyurl.com/BFAR-FSP-Application

Interested applicants may inquire and submit their requirements through:

🐟 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘂 𝗕. 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘇-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻
FSP Coordinator
📞 09061820756
📧 [email protected]

🐟 𝗠𝘀. 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻
FSP Staff
📞 09930696733
📧 [email protected]

Don't let this opportunity slip away—submit your application on or before August 21, 2026!

Be part of the future of Philippine fisheries!

Follow our page for more announcements!

22/07/2026

MAFC ELECTION

On July 7, 2026, the Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) held an election in which Mr. Genaro G. Gran of the Kinyang Irrigators Association was elected as the new MAFC Chairman. The induction of the new set of officers was facilitated by Hon. Nobert Sualog.

The Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council serve as a consultative, advisory and monitoring body, ensuring that local farmers, fisherfolk, and private sector stakeholders have participation in the decision-making and policy formulation processes.

30/05/2026

Mabuhay ang Mangingisdang Pilipino! 🎣🌊🩵
We recognized the significant contributions of our fisherfolks in ensuring food security, boosting our economy and for steadfastly protecting our marine resources and coastal environment!

Today, as we celebrate the day for our fisherfolks, an event was held to intensify awareness on the livelihood opportunities and social protection mechanisms our small-scale fisherfolks can accessed to.

“Mangingisdang Handa at Protektado: Kabuhayan, Kaalaman at Kaagapay para sa Matatag na Kinabukasan”

27/05/2026

BLESSING OF COMMERCIAL TUNA FRP BOAT OF UFALA!💦⛴️🐟

At last, the long wait is over. After all the challenges and the sacrifices this Association had been hurdled, UFALA is now ready to sail on.

A blessing ceremony was held to invoke Divine protection for all the crews and fishermen aboard the 62footer Commercial Tuna Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Boats as they embark on its full operation.

Our Congratulations and warm wishes for UFALA (United Fisherfolks Association of Libertad, Antique)! May the Almighty God guide them safely, protect them from the dangers of the sea, grant them a bountiful catch and bring them safe back to their families.

The realization of this project was made possible through the strong partnership of the LGU, BFAR 6, DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Project and of course the association themselves.

Godspeed UFALA! May the force be with you!🙏

17/05/2026

Mga Barayting Angkop sa El Nino!🌾

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.

17/05/2026

Mga mangunguma kag mangingisda maghanda kita sa maging epekto kang paarabuton nga El Nino!

📢 DA ADVISORY FOR EL NIÑO ALERT

Based on the latest projections of the DOST-PAGASA, there is a 79% probability that El Niño is likely to emerge by June-August 2026 and is likely to persist until early 2027. This led to the issuance of an El Niño Alert.

El Niño can result in above normal temperatures and lesser rainfall. Consequently, it increases the risk of droughts and dry spells in many areas due to drier conditions. Conversely, it may bring above-normal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) season.

This phenomenon is expected to bring several adverse effects in the agri-fishery sector such as reduced production leading to income losses for farmers and fisherfolk. In addition, this may even result to increase in prices of basic goods that can result to food shortages and disruption of the food supply chain.

The Department of Agriculture has been undertaking interventions across different thematic areas as preparedness measures for El Niño such as prepositioning of agricultural and fishery inputs, assessment of the field situation, conduct of information campaigns, among others. Moreover, the Department coordinates with concerned offices and agencies for monitoring of effects and possible interventions.

ADVISORIES FOR FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK

Farmers and fisherfolk are encouraged to practice the following measures for each commodity to minimize agricultural damage and losses, as applicable.

Crops
- Adjust the cropping calendar
- Apply water-saving methods (rainwater harvesting, AWD, LDIS)
- Use drought-tolerant and early-maturing seeds
- Plant short-gestation crops (mung bean, peanut, soybean)
- Practice crop rotation and use organic fertilizers
- Secure crop insurance from PCIC

Livestock
- Conduct vaccination and veterinary consultations
- Provide proper housing and transport
- Ensure clean water and shaded areas
- Plant drought-resistant forage
- Secure livestock insurance from PCIC

Fisheries
- Monitor water quality and fish stock
- Ensure proper feed and water management
- Provide shade in exposed areas
- Use aerators and spray pipes
- Inspect ponds and protect dikes from leaks and burrowing animals

For more information, you may check the DA website at www.da.gov.ph and apa.da.gov.ph and our page - Department of Agriculture- DRRM Operations Center .

15/05/2026

LGU Libertad Celebrates Month of the Ocean📌🐟🎏🎣

LGU Libertad through the Municipal Agriculture Office and MENRO facilitated a Coastal Clean up at Barangay Union on May 15 as part of the Ocean Month Celebration. This activity aims to strengthen community action as various partners from CENRO Culasi, Rare Philippines, the Fishforever Savings Club from Barangay Union, Triskelion Fraternity, L-Town Anglers Association actively took part in cleaning up the coastlines. MFARMC, Barangay Council and SKs also join in this activity.

After the clean-up drive, MAO also facilitated a “ Pamunit sa Hunasan” an angling competition for those fishing enthusiasts. This is an innovative way to strengthen marine conservation and public awareness on the vital importance of the coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. Additionally, it also aims to promote responsible fishing behaviors since, only registered fisherfolks are eligible to join in the competition and allowed to fish outside the Marine Protected Area only.

There is also a separate category for the Traditional Hook and Line Fishing. Fishers who bagged the biggest and smallest single catch, longest and highest total catch received exciting prizes such as rod and reel, lures, nylon and hooks.

May this celebration serves as a call for sustained community participation to protect marine resources and ecosystems.🩵

Our appreciation to all who participated in this worthwhile activity! Padayon! 🩵💚💙

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

Sharing with you clips of Tinigbas Marine Protected Area (MPA) during Citizen Scientist Volunteer Training🤿🪸🐠

📸thanks Ceara and fellow Peace Corps Volunteer for these videos👌