DA - PRDP Cordillera

05/06/2026

𝐃𝐀-𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Calling all coffee lovers, this is your chance to taste and select the best coffee from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao as the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up is showcasing the country’s thriving coffee sector through the participation of 13 farmer organizations and enterprises at the Philippine Coffee Expo (PCE) 2026 from June 5 to 7 at the SPACE, One Ayala Mall, Makati City.

With this year’s theme, “Creating Shared Ground,” the expo brings together coffee farmers, processors, roasters, traders, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and coffee enthusiasts on a shared platform that promotes collaboration, innovation, and growth across the Philippine coffee industry.

The DA-PRDP Scale-Up exhibit features coffee products from proponent groups representing major coffee-producing areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These organizations have benefited from the Project’s strategic investments and interventions.

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05/06/2026

| 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐌𝐑 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚

Improved access and connectivity for farming communities in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao are a step closer following the approval of the 10.58-kilometer Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with bridge subproject under the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up, clearing the way for the awarding of the contract.

Implemented by the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Alfonso Lista, the subproject involves the concreting of the 10.58-km Ngileb–Sitio Mapapi, Little Tadian–Sitio Malalupa, Caragasan FMR with bridge. It has received its No Objection Letter (NOL) 2 from the DA-PRDP Scale-Up, authorizing the award of contract to JC Palomo Construction and Construction Supply amounting to Php270.86 million.

The subproject will directly benefit 3,616 individuals across 781 households in the barangays of Ngileb, Little Tadian, and Caragasan, comprising 1,883 males and 1,733 females.

Alfonso Lista, the most populous municipality among Ifugao’s 11 municipalities, remains one of the province’s key agricultural areas. Of the province’s estimated 35,785 hectares of total production area, the municipality accounts for the largest share with 8,248 hectares (ha) or 23.05%. It is also among the major banana cardava-producing areas, with around 146.6 ha devoted to production.

Primarily supporting cardava banana production, the subproject is also expected to benefit corn, rice, and mango producers by improving access to production areas, reducing post-harvest losses, shortening travel time, and enhancing the transport of agricultural goods.

As part of the PRDP implementation process, a pre-construction conference will be conducted to discuss construction schedules, implementation guidelines, and requirements for fund disbursement, among others. (Elvy T. Estacio, RPCO CAR InfoACE Unit)

04/06/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚? ☕

Join us at the Philippine Coffee Expo 2026 and celebrate the best of Philippine coffee with farmers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and fellow coffee lovers.

☕ June 5–7, 2026
📍 One Ayala Mall, Makati City

See you there!

03/06/2026

| 𝟏𝟏.𝟔𝟓-𝐤𝐦 𝐅𝐌𝐑 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐜 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬

The 11.65-km Improvement of Gumhang-Binablayan-Wangwang Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with Bridge in Tinoc, Ifugao is set to begin following the approval to award the contract under the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up.

Implemented by the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Tinoc, the subproject received its No Objection Letter (NOL) 2 from the DA-PRDP Scale-Up, authorizing the award of contract to Viking Construction and Supplies amounting to Php421.37 million.

The road project will start at Sitio Awa in Barangay Gumhang and end at Sitio Amboot in Barangay Binablayan, directly benefiting residents of Barangays Gumhang, Binablayan, and Wangwang. The improved road network will also provide a more accessible route for residents of Barangays Tulludan and Ahin traveling to the municipal hall area where essential government, health, education, and other social services are located.

A total of 932 households or 4,366 individuals composed of 2,313 males and 2,053 females are expected to directly benefit from the subproject within its influence areas.

Designed to support the production and transport of highland vegetables and aromatic/pigmented rice, the FMR subproject aims to improve the living conditions of farmers and indigenous communities through better access to agricultural inputs, livelihood opportunities, education, healthcare, and other basic services. Tinoc is among the suppliers of highland vegetables delivered to major trading hubs in Benguet, Baguio City, and Nueva Vizcaya, making improved road connectivity crucial in enhancing farm productivity, increasing household incomes, and contributing to poverty reduction in the municipality.

The subproject currently holds the highest approved cost among DA-PRDP Scale-Up infrastructure subprojects in the Cordillera and the second highest in the North Luzon Cluster.

As part of the PRDP implementation process, a pre-construction conference will be conducted to discuss construction schedules, implementation guidelines, and requirements for fund disbursement, among others. // Elvy T. Estacio (RPCO CAR InfoACE Unit)

03/06/2026

Stay connected with the Department of Agriculture – Cordillera!

Follow the new official DA-CAR page: DA CAR Info Hub for the latest updates on agriculture programs, success stories, events, and initiatives supporting our farmers and fisherfolk across the Cordillera.

Like, follow, and share to help spread the word!

02/06/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ☕🤎

Visit Booth D4 and meet three DA-PRDP-supported coffee enterprises from the Cordillera:

☕ Sagada Arabica Coffee Growers and Processors Organization Inc.
☕ La Trinidad Arabica Coffee Producers Association
☕ Tuba Benguet Coffee Growers Association Inc.

Catch them on June 5–7 at One Ayala, Makati City, and experience the distinct taste of Cordillera-grown coffee.

𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🤎

For the 5th straight year, the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) is bringing its best beans to the country’s biggest coffee event. Happening on June 5 to 7 at The Space at One Ayala Mall, Makati City, 13 supported coffee enterprises will showcase their homegrown blends among the nation’s best at the Philippine Coffee Expo 2026.

You can find the following coffee co-ops at 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝟒 of the PRDP:
☕ Sagada Arabica Coffee Growers and Processors Organization Inc.
☕ Tiblac Farmers Agriculture Cooperative
☕ La Trinidad Arabica Coffee Producers Association
☕ Tuba Benguet Coffee Growers Association Inc.
☕ AGA Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative
☕ Pinagdanlayan Multipurpose Cooperative
☕ Camindangan Planters and Farm Workers Association
☕ Provincial Government of Sultan Kudarat & United Highlander Farmer Producers Cooperative
☕ Manual Guianga and Sirib Growers and Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative
☕ Kape Maramag Agriculture Cooperative
☕ Bayanihan Millennium Multi-Purpose Cooperative
☕ 7R Coffee Processing & General Merchandise
☕ Masiag Coffee Growers Agrarian Reform Cooperative

Follow the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the PRDP’s booth at the Philippine Coffee Expo this weekend. See you there!

01/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!

The North Luzon Coffee Auction platform is officially live. To all registered bidders, use the login details sent to your email to access the bidding platform.

To all interested in bidding, you can still register here: https://tinyurl.com/mpmxst58 or scan the QR code below.

Secure your lot and bring home the finest coffee the cluster has to offer!
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