13/08/2026
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Mayor Solomon G. Vicencio represented Catubig as one of the panelists during Naturlandโs Philippine Organic Day 2026, held at Conrad Manila in Pasay City, connecting the municipality with key government institutions, organizations, development partners, and international and national organic agriculture businesses and associations that can help advance its municipal organic agriculture program.
Organized through the European Union-supported โEuropean Organic: Nurturing Every Juanโ campaign of Naturland, the event gathered key stakeholders to discuss pathways toward making certified organic agriculture more accessible and sustainable in the Philippines.
Also present at the event were Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero, National Organic Agriculture Program Director Bernadette San Juan, and DTI Assistant Secretary Grace Falgui-Baluyan, among other key stakeholders.
During the panel discussion, Mayor Vicencio highlighted Catubigโs practice of 100% organic agriculture and the continuing support of the Local Government Unit of Catubig to Catubignon farmers through programs, capacity-building initiatives, and other interventions aimed at strengthening sustainable and organic farming in the municipality.
As Executive Vice President of the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces of the Philippines, Mayor Vicencio likewise emphasized the importance of partnerships among national and local governments, farmers, and other stakeholders in building a stronger organic agriculture sector. He also underscored the vital role of local government units and the political capital of their leaders in advancing the national organic agriculture agenda, emphasizing the need for stronger national government support and increased funding for organic agriculture programs.
The event provided LGU Catubig with an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with government agencies, organizations, and institutions that can help advance the municipalityโs organic agriculture program. These connections can open avenues for technical assistance, funding, market linkages, and other support that can create greater opportunities for Catubignon farmers and strengthen the future of organic agriculture in the municipality.