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With the primary aim to uplift the living conditions of poor

farmers in the province, Isabela Governor Faustino Bojie G.

Dy III and Vice Governor Rodito Albano, in cooperation with

NFA Isabela, launched the Bojie Rodito Opportunities Ayuda Sa Presyo (BRO-ASAP) program as highlight of the

Farmers Congress held at the Provincial Capitol in Ilagan,

Isabela last February 29, 2012. BRO-ASAP will provide

several incentives to small farmers selling their palay and

corn harvests to NFA.

Among the procurement incentives offered by LGU starting

this 2012 dry crop include;

1. Ayuda Sa Presyo (BRO-ASAP) which aims to help farm

workers and small time farmers selling their palay and corn

produce to NFA, provided they are included in the General

Master list of Landless/Farm workers and Small Farmers ofthe Province and the premiums will be as follows;

PRODUCT NFA PRICE PREMIUM TOTAL PRICE/KG

Palay PhP 17.00 PhP 1.00 PhP 18.00

Corn PhP 12.30 PhP 1.70 PhP 14.00

Farm workers are allowed to sell to NFA with AYUDA pre-

mium up to 15 cavans both for palay and corn, dry at more

or less 50 kg per cavan while small farmers will be

allowed 30 cavans for palay and 40 cavans for corn.

2. Pantawid Pamasahe Program( BRO-PPP)

This program will also encourage Farm workers to

sell their harvest to NFA with an additional premium of

P0.50/kg for the first 15 cavans

NFA Cagayan wins Ecology on Christmas Showfest

With the need for greater consciousness on climate change,

NFA Region 02 celebrated the Yuletide Season in a greener

perspective mixed with the traditional NFA way. Filipiniana

dressed women employees as well as Barong-clad gentlemen

gathered last December 19, 2011 at the Carig Plaza Hotel in a

night full of socially-relevant entertainment.

The Christmas celebrations main feature was the variety

show competition among NFA branches. All the presentations

were centered on the theme, Ecology on Christmas.

NFA Cagayans presentation won the first prize with their

dance-drama presentation titled "Y Pagiddu ta Vulauan na

Pallevutan" (Ang Pagmamahal sa

Opportunities- AyudaSa Presyo(BRO-ASAP)NFA Isabela gets support fromBojieRodito

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O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F N F A R E G I O N 2 M A R C H 2 0 1 2

Manager Rocky Valdez of Isabela discusses the benefits of theBRO-ASAP program to farmers during the Isabela FarmersCongress held at Ilagan, Isabela last February 29, 2012.

Dir. Ruben Reside checks the NFA passbook of one of thefarmers-beneficiaries of the BRO-ASAPprogram selling hispalay at NFA Alicia, Isabela .


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The honeymoon of President Aquino and the National Food Authority

has not been so sweet. Right in his first SONA in 2010, P-noy criticized

the alleged over-importation of rice by NFA during the past years. As a

result of it, rumors like abolition of the NFA were floated around by some

economic advisers. The adversity seemed steep, and the adversary, even

more enormous. But it didnt matter. The management and employees

didnt flinch as they showed together the NFAs true grit and guts.

Two years hence, the NFA through its New Road Map is now a very im-

portant part in the fulfillment of the governments goal to achieve rice

self sufficiency by the year 2013. In turn, the NFA critics have silenced

their guns, which is just right. The administration did not only restore its

trust in the agency, it also gave NFA the chance to help reach the goals of

the nation and the agency.

Because of diminished NFA rice importation, the region was tasked late

last year to take part in augmenting the stocks of NCR. Region 02 was

tasked to deliver 400,000 bags of rice to Metro Manila before the end of

January. While the responsibility looked difficult, NFA Region 02 being

one of the best regions in procurement, completed it before time.

This year, the tasks continue to even grow higher. NFAs task is to pro-cure at least 5% of the total production in the region to be able to meet

the distribution demand and again play a strong role in the delivery of

the needed stocks for NCR. While it never happened in the past, the re-

gion is upbeat in reaching its procurement target because of the help of

the LGUs, particularly in Isabela.

The provincial government of Isabela under the leadership of Gov. Bojie

Dy III, though its Bojie-Rodito Opportunities - Ayuda sa Presyo program

has renewed its commitment to help the small farmers of Isabela by allo-

cating nearly P6 million as Premium Price support (turn to pp. 4)

2 KAMARIN ITI UMILI MARCH 2012

RUBEN J. RESIDERegional Manager II

MANAGEMENT

MARIO M. GONZALESAsst. Regional Manager

FE E. SALIMEditor-in-Chief / RIO

ZENETH A. IBANEZCagayan

RHODA A. GAMONKalinga

TERESITA J. ARCAINAIfugao

CARLITO G. CASERNueva Vizcaya

MIGUEL S. TECSONIsabela

ELMA JOYCE M. FANISWAMt. Province

MARCELINA A. DOMINGO

Quirino

CONTRIBUTORS

ZHANEL DIORELLI F. COMO

Allacapan

CHARLIE DELA CRUZ

Associate Editor/Lay-out Artist

NFA Region 02

Regional Executives

EVELYN M. BARROGANCA (Allacapan)

ARMANDO RAY C. VILLACORTACagayan

ANTONIO M. MACATOIfugao

ROCKY L. VALDEZIsabela

HENRY H. TRISTEZAKalinga

RAYMOND U. TAFALLAMt. Province

LESLIE A. MARTINEZ

Nueva Vizcaya

EMMANUEL L. VILLANUEVA

Quirino

Provincial Managers

THE FRUIT OF THY LABOR- SGOO Luisito Yasol, Warehouse Supervisor of GID Gamu re-ceives the certificate of award from Deputy Administrator Vic Jarina and Miss Philippines-Earth2011 Athena Imperial as the Grand Winner of Best Maintained Warehouse last Sept., 2011.


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packed juice drinks. Director Reside also gave a lec-

ture on the programs of NFA for farmers, particularly

on palay and corn procurement, and also explained

the importance of I-rice as one of the products pro-

moted by NFA. In Region 02, it was estimated that

Pedring and Quiel caused damage to P7B worth of

crops and infrastructure and affected a total of

27,737 families.

NFA Reaches Out to Victims of

Typhoons Pedring and Quiel

Responding to the call of social responsibility and

with a sincere heart to help those heavily devas-

tated by the two subsequent typhoons, Pedring and

Quiel in the region, NFA employees of Isabela and

the Regional Office joined a medical and relief op-

eration in the far-flung barangay of Mapalad in San

Agustin, Isabela last October 4, 2011.

From Santiago City, the group of NFA employeesled by Director Ruben J. Reside and Manager Rocky

L. Valdez of Isabela travelled for more than an hour

to reach barangay Mapalad. NFA joined the group

organized by Alagang Kapamilya of ABC Channel 5.

Red Cross, Save More, North Star Mall, Julies Bak-

ery, Sogo Hotel and assisted by the LGU employees

of San Agustin led by Mayor Virgilio Padilla.

During the activity, NFA employees served the

children and mothers at the venue with congee and

Director Reside and Manager Rocky Valdez lead NFA employees in the distribu-tion of food packs to the victims of typhoons in San Agustin, Isabela.

NFA Cagayan Wins ...(from page 1)

of palay or corn delivered to NFA, or approximately

P375.00 to cover the farmers transport expenses. For

small farmers with land holdings of one hectare and

below, the premium can go as high P700.00-P1,000.00

for their first 30 cavans of palay or 40 cavans of corn.

The PPP is on top of the Ayuda Sa Presyo premiums.

LGU Isabela this year has allocated a total of P14.89

million for the BRO-ASAP; P5.68 million will be for palay

while P9.21 million will be used for corn procurement.

The program is expected to benefit more than 4,000

palay farmers and 2,700 corn farmers in the province.

According to Director Reside, this program will greatly

help NFA Region 02 in achieving its procurement target

of 2.3 million bags for this year from local farmers since

more than half of it is expected to come from Isabela.

This target is in preparation for the attainment of theDepartment of Agricultures goal of rice self-sufficiency

by 2013. NFA aims to procure at least 5% of the total

production in the region, which is expected to reach

47.8 million bags.

NFA Region 02 is bent to meet its target as it is again

expected to deliver stocks to the NCR, since NFA rice

importation has been decreased. NFA Region 02 just

completed the delivery of 400,000 bags of rice to NCR

last January from its locally milled stocks. (With reports

from Miguel S. Tecson, NFA Isabela)

NFA Isabela...(from page 1)

Kagandahan ng Kapaligiran). Headed by Manager Ar-mando Ray Villacorta, the presentation portrayed the

cycle of Ibanag farmers life.

NFA Isabela won the second price with its presenta-tion on the effects of the destruction of the environ-ment while NFA Nueva Vizcaya rounded up the top 3with a very timely presentation depicting protestagainst the ongoing mining operation in their prov-ince. The employees came to the party in theirFilipiniana costume thus making the celebration evenmore elegant.


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4 KAMARIN ITI UMILI MARCH 2012Tree Planting Highlights NFA 39th NFAAnniversary Celebration

In a simple yet meaningful way, the NFA Regional Office 02with NFA Isabela celebrated in advance the 39

thNFA Anni-

versary last September 22 at Gamu Duplex compound in

Gamu, Isabela. The choice of venue is a tribute to GamuGID which was declared the national winner for BestManaged Warehouse for 2010. Director Ruben J. Reside,ARD Mario M. Gonzales and Mgr Rocky Valdez of NFA Isa-bela led the celebration with all the employees of NFA Re-gional Office and Isabela.

The occasion was also attended by Mayor Ruben Tegui ofBurgos, Isabela, Councilor Nestor Uy of Gamu and officersof GRECON led by Engr. Nuester Abalos. The employeesenjoyed the day through different activities which includedtree planting around the NFA warehouse followed byawarding of long-time NFA employees and filled up withentertainment and fun games.

In his message to the employees, Director Reside saidthe reason why the celebration was held in Gamu, is toshowcase the best of NFA so that other employees willemulate. He also said that the coming year is a march to-wards the Ruby or 40th anniversary of the agency which

is very sentimental and symbolic considering the adversi-ties that the agency is going through.

Other activities, in part of the anniversary celebrationwere also held last September 23 including a feeding pro-gram sponsored by GRECON at the Mabini Day Care Cen-ter wherein the pupils were given a bowl of congee forsnack. They were also given a lecture on proper healthcare and the benefits of I-Rice.

A total of 11 NFA employees also qualified as blood do-nors in the Mass Blood Letting activity at the NFA, in co-

ordination with Southern Isabela General Hospital. Man-ager Rocky L. Valdez led the employees and he was alsothe first to donate. A lecture was also given to NFA em-ployees by the coordinator of NVBPS on the benefits ofregular blood donation.

Director Reside led the NFA employees in the Tree Planting Activity atNFA Gamu during the celebration of NFAs 39th anniversary.

Congratulations"High achievement always takes place in aframework of high expectation." Jack Kinder

NFA Region 02 family extends its highest praise tothe sons and daughters of NFA R-02 employeeswho made their parents and the NFA family proudfor passing their eligibility/board/bar exams.

Here is the partial list of successful passers forthe year 2011-12:

1. Atty. Richardson Bassig - Passed the BAR lastNov. 2011, son of SGOOs Albino and Crisanta

Bassig of NFA Isabela;

2. Dr. Giselle Marie T. Abadilla - Passed theDoctor of Medicine Board, daughter of RAOFelix T. Abadilla;

3. Arch. Alster Bunny C. Arellano - Passed theArchitecture Board exam last August 2011, sonof Regional Accountant Marilou C. Arellano;

4. Flore Jane T. Tabuac, CPA - Passed the CPABoard, daughter of RSQAO Thelma T. Tabuac;

5. Jeneliza R. Palada, RMT - Passed the Board forMedical Technologists, daughter of APM Ramonand Elizabeth Palada of NFA Isabela;

6. Cheska Mae R. Villanueva, RN - Nursing board,daughter of Mgr. Emmanuel Villanueva of NFAQuirino and Consuelo Villanueva of Isabela;

7. Marylou B. Yasol, RN - Nursing Board, daughterof SGOO Luisito Yasol and Acting EconomistEmerenciana Yasol, both of NFA Isabela;

8. Don Michael T. Bernardino, RN - Nursing Board,son of Mr. Romeo G. Bernardino, Mechanic IIIof NFA Isabela.

Editorial (Continuation)for palay and P9 million for corn. For palay, P1.00 /kg

will be added to the buying price by the LGU, whileP1.70/kg will be added to the price of corn.

Armed with our dedication to our sworn duty, andour unity bound by our belief in the importance ofour agency to the country and the people, NFA isbound to bring back its glory days. In the words of Di-rector Reside himself, 2012 is the 40th year of NFAso we have to seize the opportunity to make our Rubyanniversary be a shining moment to show that ouragency is indispensable. Needless to say, NFA isindeed in every grain of rice.


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Various activities during the celebration in the region of NFAs 39th Anniversary including the main program held atGamu, blood-letting activity, and feeding program. 11 NFA employees donated blood to the blood bank of SIGHwhile daycare pupils of Mabini, Santiago City were given food packs donated by NFA and GRECON.

NFA Provincial branches in the region also celebrated NFAs 39th anniversary in their respective provinces with different activities like Fun Run in Allacapan,Feeding Program of school children in Caritan, Tuguegarao, and Tree-Planting in Lagawe, Ifugao.

NFA Nueva Vizcaya celebration led by ARD Mario Gonzales and Mgr. Leslie MartinezNFA MTP employees with their Tree-Planting Activity in Bontoc.

39th NFA Anniversary


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NFA Isabela NFA Kalinga

NFA IfugaoNFA Quirino

NFA AllacapanNFA Nueva Vizcaya

NFA Bontoc

Regional Office


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7 KAMARIN ITI UMILI MARCH 2012NFA ACTIVITIES

NFA KALINGA

NFA-NCA employees together with stakeholders attend the Gender andDevelopment (GAD) Awareness Briefing held at the NFA Provincial Office onNovember 9-11, 2011 in Allacapan, Cagayan.

RSQAO Thelma Tabuac and Lab Technician Virgilio Francia explain toDir. Reside and Harris Julio of ABS-CBN the process of determining theclassification of rice and other grain products based on NFA standards.

Manager Emmanuel Villanueva receives the Certificate of Recognitionfor NFA Quirino from Dir. Reside and ARD Gonzales for having theHighest Accomplishment on RL Collections for 2011

GOO III Jun Bistayan receives his award as Best QAO (GrainsClassifier) of Cagayan from Dir. Reside last December. Bistayan is

also the PCO awardee for Region 02.(Left) Manager Henry Tristeza and POO Ric Baliang with KalingaProvincial Governor Jocel Baac at the NFA Office during themonthly Kapehan meet hosted by NFA.

Mgr. Armando Ray Villacorta of NFA Cagayan leads NFA employ-ees in welcoming DA Sec. Proceso Alcala in Tuguegarao (top)Mgr. Rocky Valdez of Isabela receives a Certificate of Appreciationfrom Dir. Ruben Reside and RISO Julie Padilla for having theHighest Amount of Collection from License Fees for 2011. (left)


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NFA Region 02 Intensifies Anti-Smoking CampaignDati rin akong chain-smoker, ngunit tumigil na ako

dahil alam kong walang maidudulot na maganda sa

katawan ang paninigarilyo. These are the words ofDirector Ruben J. Reside before thousands of anti-

smoking supporters during the launching of Smoke-

Free Santiago City Campaign last February 7, 2012

at the Antonio M. Abaya Coliseum. NFA Region 02 is

one of the agencies in the region that adheres to the

strict implementation of Republic Act 9211 or the

TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003 and SANTIAGO

CITY HEALTH OFFICE ORDINANCE NO. 7THCC-25 by

implementing a 100% Tobacco-Free Compound.

Although this is an old campaign, NFA under the

leadership of Director Reside revitalized the anti-

smoking campaign and aimed for a total Smoke-Free

NFA Compound. NFA have already coordinated with

the SMOKE-FREE Santiago City Task Force for the

strict implementation of Anti-Smoking Policies within

the premises of NFA. But more than the restriction

by penalties to offenders, NFA is now implementing

Smoking Cessation clinics to identified smoking

employees in the agency.

Aside from prohibition and reminders, smokers are also encouraged tovoluntarily quit smoking for their own good. Dr. Bayang of the CityHealth Office of Santiago conducts a lecture to smoking employees ofNFA the benefits of quitting tobacco (above photo).

Director Reside speaks before the crowd at AMA Coliseumabout the ill-effects of smoking.

NFA clients, including haulers, laborers and visitors

who enter the NFA compound are also obliged to

observe the No Smoking Policy. The management

is already implementing the policy of penalizing any-

one who is caught smoking inside the NFA Com-

pound; P500.00 for the first offense; P1,000.00 for

the second offense; and P5,000.00 for the third and

succeeding offenses. The campaign is widely sup-

ported by all the employees and are working to-

gether for the success of this campaign, for a smoke

-free working environment.

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