05/08/2026
The Sangguniang Bayan Committees on Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Enterprises, and Agriculture successfully conducted a dialogue on August 4, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Building/Legislative Building, Session Hall, Jones, Isabela, to address the low farmgate prices of live pigs and the increasing retail prices of pork.
The activity brought together members of the Sangguniang Bayan, representatives from national and municipal government agencies, hog raisers, feed sellers, market vendors, and other key stakeholders to discuss the factors contributing to the disparity between farmgate and retail prices and to identify possible measures that will help address the issue.
The dialogue was presided over by Hon. Arland F. Ramos, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, who facilitated the discussions among the participating stakeholders. Joining him were Hon. Irene U. Aggabao, Chairperson of the Committee on Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Enterprises; Hon. Virginia B. Sy, Vice Chairperson; committee members Hon. Cynthia C. Bangloy and Hon. Suzette D. Sebastian; as well as members of the Committee on Agriculture, Hon. Jervin P. Reyes, Vice Chairperson, Hon. Mike Cesar C. Montano, and Hon. John M. Sabiniano. Also present was Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Evelyn R. Raspado.
Also in attendance were Mr. Jezreel Ramos of NCBC-DTI, Mr. Rowell A. Tutaan, CDS II, Ms. Lorenza P. Luis, Market Inspector II, and Mr. Florante Leaรฑo of the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), together with hog raisers, feed sellers, market vendors, and other invited stakeholders.
The dialogue concluded with all participants expressing their collective agreement to strengthen coordination and cooperation in addressing the issues affecting the local hog industry. The stakeholders affirmed their commitment to continue working together through open communication and collaborative efforts toward practical and sustainable solutions that will help promote fair farmgate prices while ensuring reasonable retail prices for consumers.
Together, through dialogue and collaboration, we move toward a stronger and more sustainable agricultural sector for the people of Jones.