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Davao City reports progress on agri-solution app for farmers 

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BY BRAELL EBRADO/UM Intern

A MOBILE app designed to enhance the income of farmers and increase agricultural yield will soon be available to the public. 

During the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos media forum on Tuesday, April 21, Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairperson of the committee on information technology and of future generations, confirmed that the app’s development is already underway.

Militar and the Davao City Agriculture’s Office initially planned to conduct a benchmark study in Butuan City to look at adopting its agricultural platform, AgriBoost. However, they decided to shift to a virtual meeting instead due to high fuel costs. 

He emphasized that, instead of adopting the existing platform, the City Information Technology Center has committed to developing a more advanced solution tailored to the needs of Davaoeños, such as an improved tracking system and functionality to better connect farmers with consumers. 

“The City Information Technology Center can develop a much more enhanced system—one that is better and makes tracking easier compared to what is currently used in Butuan,” he said.

The project is part of the city’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen its digital farm-to-market system and improve direct access between farmers and consumers. 

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WB pushes for stronger oversight, intensified implementation of DA-MIADP

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THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture-Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (DA-MIADP), with the backing of the World Bank, is stepping up efforts to strengthen oversight and accelerate the implementation to ensure timely delivery, improve quality standards, and reinforce accountability in the rollout of agri-infrastructure and enterprise initiatives across Mindanao.

This was the consensus reached during the Technical Discussion and Exit Conference in Davao City, following the 2-day field visit by the World Bank’s rural infrastructure consultant, Engr. Raoul Azanza, and social development specialist Annabelle Vitti C. Valenzuela to assess progress and address implementation challenges of the subproject implementation in Barangay Gupitan in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, and Barangay Little Baguio in Malita, Davao Occidental.

“We remain open to recommendations and encourage honest dialogue with our partners from the World Bank and from the LGUs. We recognize differing perspectives, but ultimately, we strengthen our shared goal of completing all subprojects,” said deputy project director Noel T. Provido on behalf of project director Macario Gonzaga.

Provido further underscored the commitment of MIADP to uphold quality standards, particularly those outlined in the Institutional Strengthening Action Plan (ISAP), in line with World Bank guidelines.

Engr. Mary Ann Christy S. Cotejo of RPCO XI highlighted key challenges and recommendations from ongoing subprojects. These included developments in barangays Little Baguio and Gupitan farm-to-market roads (FMRs), and the dialogues with the Datu Danwata Women’s Association (DDWA) for their coffee enterprise subproject, reflecting both operational hurdles and opportunities for improvement in the field.

Engr. Azanza emphasized that the catch-up plans for the delays will be implemented, and variations should be properly documented, reviewed, and approved by either PSO or RPCO. Valenzuela added that the affected schools and households must be provided with immediate resolutions.

For his part, MIADP-RPCO XI deputy project director Zabdiel Zacarias urged project teams to remain steadfast in delivering quality outcomes.

“Let this be a guide for both the PSO and RPCOs in implementing subprojects on our supported ancestral domains. These are times that test our grit, but we must challenge ourselves to perform better, uphold what is right, and support one another as a team. Constructive feedback, even when difficult, is meant to strengthen us. There are higher peaks to conquer as we work together to improve the quality of life of our Indigenous Peoples,” he said. (PR/DA-MIADP)

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25IB soldiers secure the Monkayo Farm-to-Market road project in Davao de Oro

by Rhoda Grace Saron
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THE 25TH Infantry Battalion (25IB) has reinforced its commitment to supporting local development by conducting comprehensive Critical Infrastructure, Investment Protection, and Security Operations (CIIPSO) for the ongoing Farm-to-Market Road Project in Monkayo.

Troops from the Bravo (Blazers) Company, 25IB, carried out the security operations on Oct. 2, 2025, in Purok 10, Barangay Awao, Davao de Oro, to safeguard the vital government infrastructure project.

As part of the initiative, the troops engaged in a face-to-face dialogue with Mr. Palermo C. Andiano, a project management staff member of the ABA Aponesto Construction Parts and Supply. 

The discussion focused on the current status of the project and addressed any operational concerns or security risks in the area.

The conduct of the CIIPSO aims to safeguard essential government programs and development efforts while fostering close collaboration between security forces and stakeholders. 

This initiative is crucial in protecting the project from potential threats and ensuring its timely completion.

The 25IB stated that the security operation reflects its unwavering commitment to protecting communities, supporting local development, and fostering a secure environment that paves the way for sustained peace and progress in Davao de Oro.

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MinDA Sec lauds Marcos 4th SONA: Not just policy points but matters of necessity

by Nova Mae Francas
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SECRETARY Leo Tesoro Magno, Mindanao Development Authority head, praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Fourth State of the Nation Address, citing the points the chief executive made as not only touching policies but matters of urgent concerns.

“The President’s reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to agriculture, infrastructure, fiscal integrity, and anti-corruption aligns seamlessly with MinDA’s own strategic goals,” Magno said in a statement released Monday.

Magno cited the president’s talk on the urgent push to modernize and empower the agricultural sector.

The secretary reported that in the last three years, over 8.5 million farmers and fisherfolk have received government support in Mindanao.

“Through the construction of 2,050 kilometers of farm-to-market roads and 1,568 meters of new bridges, the administration is connecting communities, unlocking markets, and revitalizing local economies,” Magno said.

“These gains are particularly vital for Mindanao, where agriculture remains the lifeblood of many provinces,” he added.

He expressed that mechanization is no longer a pipe dream for rural communities as the government distributed 37,085 farm machines and over 100 rice processing facilities, which are now operational.

“These reforms have already led to a ₱2/kilogram drop in palay production costs, offering farmers a real shot at profitability,” he said.

Through the SPLIT and COCROM programs, 229,626 farmer-beneficiaries have had their land debts canceled, with ₱12.62 billion in agrarian obligations erased.

Meanwhile, 64,578 Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) and 139,187 e-titles have empowered farmers with security of tenure and dignity, he added.

Magno also lauded the president in his strong challenge against corruption in infrastructure, particularly in flood control projects.

“This move resonates deeply with us in Mindanao. For years, communities have suffered from flooding not because of nature alone, but because of substandard, overpriced, or ghost infrastructure designed more for political kickbacks than actual mitigation,” he said.

Magno vowed to assist in validating these projects and ensuring accountability when waste of resources or wrongdoing is found.

He added that infrastructure development must be aligned not only with economic goals but with disaster resilience, equitable access, and long-term sustainability.

“We will continue to push for projects that truly benefit Mindanao—bridges that connect, roads that unlock value, and utilities that serve the people,” he said.

“We will remain vigilant in monitoring infrastructure programs, protecting regional allocations, and ensuring that every peso spent translates into real progress for Mindanawons,” Magno stressed.

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