KA - GULAY

22/05/2026

From the depths of the seas to the richness of the soil, there are people who are often taken for granted.
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This May, we celebrate those who rise before the sun—the farmers who tirelessly cultivate the soil under the heat of the day and the fisherfolk who brave the tides just so we have food on our table. Their harvest and catch are more than just a livelihood; they reflect a life-long dedication to nourishing us all. So, ka-gulay, when you see a farmer or a fisherman, take a moment to thank them.
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-gulay

08/05/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗧—𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 is now one of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗲'𝘀 areas of expertise. Mr. Nabe, a graduate of the 2025 MV2C Training of Trainers, is now a lecturer for the 2025 Action Plan Implementation of Cluster 3 in Benguet province. Mr. Nabe, a farmer cooperator of the project, shared his practical experiences on soil conditioning through the use of green manure crops, appropriate land preparation techniques, and fertilizer application, emphasizing these as essentials in maintaining soil fertility and sustainable crop production.
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Through the lecture-discussion and hands-on fieldwork, the 27 farmer participants from the municipalities of Kibungan, Bakun, Kapangan, and Tublay gained knowledge and skills on sustainable practices in Sweet Pepper production.
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Carrying home their interest in the 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀, these farmers vow to share and replicate what they’ve learned within their respective communities.

06/05/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗧--𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗢. 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗻𝗴, actively shared the 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with farmers across Benguet Province. Mr. Bayeng is a graduate of MV2C Training of Trainers (TOT) in 2025 and is currently the Agriculturist I of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. He is actively disseminating the technology to promote improved production practices and sustainable agriculture in Benguet Province.
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Twenty-eight participants from LGU Sablan, LGU Buguias, LGU Itogon, and intern students from the Benguet State University, along with the farmers from the City Veterinary Office of Baguio City, learned from Mr. Bayeng’s hands-on demonstration of tomato grafting conducted on April 16 at OPAg, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.
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Supporting one another can expand the impact of tomato grafting technology to a longer harvesting season and stable vegetable production.

27/04/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔—Levelling up the knowledge and skills of the caretakers of the KADIWA Store: Marketing Training for KADIWA Coordinators
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A 2-day training, attended by the KADIWA coordinators and officers of the Department of Agriculture, was held on April 14-15, 2026. Emphasizing a customer-centric perspective, the marketing training is not only about selling for profit but also about communicating with customers and recognizing the customers' needs and preferences so that products are bought naturally. Through lectures, role-play, lively discussions, and group reporting focusing on the different personas involved in operating a KADIWA store, participants learned;
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- The optimal communication with stakeholders as the primary caretakers of KADIWA stores
- The process for designing a campaign for KADIWA stores and
- The method for practicing a purposeful monitoring activity to gather insights and knowledge from stores and customers as a reference for improving the KADIWA ng PANGULO Program.
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The Marketing Training for KADIWA Coordinators is the first part of the training with the MDD AMAS under MV2C’s Approach 4 Promotion of Vegetable Consumption through Life Skills and Health Support. Another training for cooperatives operating KADIWA stores is set for July 2026.

20/04/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀
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On March 16, 2026, the MV2C Team concluded a three-day staggered hands-on training for the Disers of Sentrong Pamilihan, tackling real-world store challenges.
Eight dedicated Disers assigned in Puregold Lucena, Sariaya, Candelaria, and Tiaong sharpened their problem-solving skills and explored innovative ways to boost vegetable promotion and better serve customers.
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A big thank you to Sentrong Pamilihan for their cooperation and support in making this training possible.
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The training wrapped up with certificate awards, recognizing the participants’ commitment to growth, excellence, and making every vegetable count for their customers while increasing their vegetable sales.

26/03/2026

08/03/2026

Women are more than just a support system; they are the very soil in which society grows. Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day, honoring the resilience, brilliance, and leadership of women everywhere.

Coinciding with this tribute, 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer – a special time to turn our harvest of gratitude toward the women who feed the world. From the boardroom to the back forty, women aren’t just participating—they are leading the way.

14/02/2026

Single? In a relationship? It’s complicated?
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It doesn’t matter! This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the love that flavors our lives every day. Whether it's the bond of family, the warmth of friendship, or the excitement of a new spark, there is beauty in every connection.
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Just like onion and garlic, someone out there—or some group of people—is perfectly meant for you. Spend this day with love, a little bit of laughter, and 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀! 🥦
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Ka-Gulay! ❤

11/02/2026

"𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗮, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗩𝟮𝗖 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 “𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"
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“Umayak met makitraining a ta farmer ak met” (I will attend the training because I am also a farmer), are the words of Hon. Clarita P. Sal-ongan, Municipal Mayor of Tuba, Benguet during the MV2C training on sweet pepper Long-term Shipment through facility cultivation at the TAFARMCO demo farm on January 13, 2026.
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She not only came to share her message encouraging the farmers to learn new ways of farming during the training, but she also attended the hands-on training.
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Mr. Denver Fernandez, TAFARMCO Farm Manager and a graduate of the MV2C TOT is in charge of the demo farm and he is the resource person during the on-site training. Mr. Fernandez discussed the crop management activities starting from crop establishment on November 20, 2025. During the activity, he guided the participants including Hon. Sal-ongan, on how to prune sweet peppers.
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The on-site training is attended by participants from the municipalities of Tuba, Sablan, La Trinidad and Itogon, Benguet. It is a season-long training from land preparation to harvesting with lectures and hands-on applications at the TAFARMCO demo farm. The demo farm establishment and the initial on-site trainings were funded by MV2C, and the follow-up lectures, field days and graduation will be supported by the DA-RFO-CAR HVCDP program.

06/02/2026

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