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ABOUT THE COVER
O
ne of the priority projects of the and On-the-Job trainings for college students and
Honorable Governor Al Francis C. other farming enthusiasts as well.
Bichara is the establishment of the
Albay Farmers’ Bounty Village (AFB AFB Ville was inaugurated on May 22, 2018
Ville), a 15-hectare area donated by with Senator Cynthia A. Villar as the Guest of Honor.
the Department of Agriculture to the Provincial She repeatedly praised this first one-of a kind agri-
Government of Albay, located at Cabangan, tourism site in Albay which can be duplicated in other
Camalig, Albay. provinces, municipalities and cities in the country.
The village was conceptualized by the As many people become interested in

Governor as a one-stop shop Farmers’ Complex travelling, it is now a very popular tourist hub that
that presents a unique opportunity to combine promotes various agricultural opportunities for
aspects of tourism and agriculture industries to everyone as evidenced by many visitors that come in
provide educational, financial and social benefits to the village to enjoy the breathtaking view of Mayon
students, farmers, producers and tourists. Further, Volcano, amazing Stingless Bee Farm, beautiful
it showcases innovative agricultural technologies Sunflower Garden and other ravishing sceneries. In
and best farm practices for farmers, serves as fact, the village became one of the tourist destinations
farm school that conducts hands-on trainings for of the famous Miss Earth 2019 candidates from the
TESDA scholars and venue for the Work Immersion different countries in the world who were advocating
Program of DepEd for senior high school students for the love and protection of Mother Earth.

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F R O M T H E G OV E R N O R
ONE OF THE MOST

IMPORTANT GOALS
ALBAY HAS ACHIEVED
UNDER MY LEADERSHIP
WAS THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A ONE-STOP-SHOP
FARMERS’ COMPLEX, THE
ALBAY FARMERS
BOUNTY VILLAGE
(AFBVILLE).
“
AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA
Governor
I
t is with great pride and joy to report that starting can be found the office of the Albay Provincial
on the date that I assumed office as the Governor Agricultural Office, the Albay Veterinary Office, Dairy
of the Province of Albay, the agriculture sector Plant, Farmers Auditorium, Trading Center, Processing
of the province has remarkably improved. Plant for cacao, pili, camote, essential oils and soap,
Under my leadership we have identified eight the packaging center, a modern soils laboratory, bee
goals that have to be achieved and number one of farm, orchard, greenhouses, livestock and poultry.
that goal is to Increase Agricultural Productivity.
Our vision is a food secure and resilient Albay with This village has three most important
prosperous Farmers and Fisherfolk. components that can be cascaded and will surely
benefit the farmers and fisherfolk not only of Albay but
To achieve these goals, we have launched other neighboring provinces and or regions as well,
programs and projects that will help us realize and from production, processing and marketing. There is
make things happen for the Albayano farmers and also the presence of Farm School offering courses on
fisherfolks. Organic Agriculture Production NC II as well as the
Rice Machinery Operations NC II.
One of the most important goals Albay has
achieved under my leadership was the establishment I sincerely dedicate these achievements to
of a one-stop-shop farmers’ complex, the Albay the people of Albay.
Farmers Bounty Village (AFBVille). Inside this village
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F R O M T H E P R OV I N C I A L
A G R I C U LT U R I S T
WITH THE SUPPORT

FROM THE
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF ALBAY,
REST ASSURED THAT
WE SHALL CONTINUE
TO BUILD AN
ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
FOR AGRICULTURE
“
TO GROW AND BE
GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE IN A
DIVERSIFIED AND MORE
VIGOROUS ECONOMY.
CHERYLL O. REBETA
Provincial Agriculturist
O
n behalf of the Albay Provincial also in neighbouring provinces and the whole
Agricultural Office (APAO), it is always country as well.
a great privilege to become part of the
provincial government in creating new With the support from the Provincial Government
directions for the steady growth of of Albay, rest assured that we shall continue to build an
agriculture and fisheries sector in Albay province. enabling environment for agriculture to grow and be
globally competitive in a diversified and more vigorous
The establishment of the Albay Farmers’ economy. As our moral obligation, we shall contribute
Bounty Village (AFB Ville) as a one-stop farmers’ to nourish and sustain every Albayano’s needs
complex marks another step towards` the realization and rights to enjoy sufficient, safe, accessible and
of our goal to greatly improve the efficiency in affordable foods and services at all times. We shall be
agriculture and fisheries sector in the province. guided by the principles of social justice and equitable
development, imbued with the values of loyalty,
In these modern days, the changing face integrity, resourcefulness and continuous learning.
of agriculture and fisheries seriously calls for the We shall continually improve our Quality Management
establishment and enhancement of combined System to be better, more responsive and relevant
aspects of tourism and agriculture industries as it is in making a difference to ensure that available and
one of the key factors where the future of the agri- affordable food for every Albayano shall be realized.
fishery sector lies. Agriculture plays an important
part in life and in the economy. That is why with Let us be one in the realization of this goal.
the establishment of AFB Ville and the facilities May our collective aspiration for the steady growth of
built therein, the 3 most important components the agriculture and fisheries sectors in Albay province
of processing, marketing and distribution of agri- continue to inspire us to take part in the development
products contributes to the over-all economic and decision-making processes at the local and
development opportunities not only in Albay but national levels.

W H AT ’ S I N S I D E ?
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HISTORY FAC I L I T I E S & PROGRAMS
STRUCTURES
On April 16, 2013, the The creation of the AFB Ville The Albay Provincial
Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng as an authentic, all-inclusive, Agricultural Office (APAO) is the
Albay passed Resolution No. diversified, and market-oriented department of the Provincial
39-2013 authorizing Governor agricultural facility that Government of Albay responsible
Joey Salceda to enter into, sign showcases new technologies, for the promotion of agricultural
and fisheries development and
and execute Deed of Usufruct for share R & D research outputs,
growth. While continuously
and in behalf of the Provincial and engages multi-sectoral
and religiously implementing
Government of Albay (PGA) for partners to reinforce the the banner programs of the
the Establishment of the Albay sustainable initiatives of Albay Department of Agriculture (Rice,
Agri-Ethno Eco-Tourism Village agricultural development, was Corn, Livestock, HVCDP, etc.), the
in Cabangan, Camalig, Albay. accredited by the Department... APAO is adhering to its mandate...
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THE PLACE WHERE
IT ALL BEGAN
(BRIEF HISTORY OF ALBAY FARMERS’ BOUNTY VILLAGE)

H I S T O R Y
O
n April 16, 2013, the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan ng Albay passed Resolution
No. 39-2013 authorizing Governor Joey
Salceda to enter into, sign and execute
Deed of Usufruct for and in behalf of
the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) for the
Establishment of the Albay Agri-Ethno Eco-Tourism
Village in Cabangan, Camalig, Albay.
On June 23, 2015, Executive Order No. 017-2015 was

issued appointing the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Office (PTCAO) the management of Ethno Village.
In the year 2016, Governor Al Francis C. Bichara

initiates series of meetings, agreements and negotiations with
the Department of Agriculture (DA) pertaining to the draft
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the 15 hectare area
donation of DA. Said MOA was returned to DA-Central Office
for some revisions and review. It was on the same year when
the management and operation of the village transferred to the
Albay Provincial Agricultural Office (APAO) and it was renamed
in 2017 as Albay Farmers’ Bounty Village (AFB Ville).
Formerly, this eco village was established to serve as

a new tourist destination in the province of Albay. The place
will feature the traditional livelihood jobs of the Albayanos’ like
abaca stripping, pilinut making, honey bee culture, tuba making
and dairying. It also featured crafts and products derived from,
the abaca, coconut, pili, karagumoy like bags, placemats,
pinukpuk and the like. The famous products of each town and
city of the province were displayed.
However, upon entrance of Gov. Bichara, the concept was

changed into a more productive tourism destination. It became
a learning and recreation site as well as entrepreneurship—all
packaged into one.
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H I S T O R Y
of the Department of Agriculture (DA) wherein 15

hectares from the adjacent Albay Breeding Station
which is administered by the DA, will be donated
A
to the Provincial Government thus making it into
FB Ville is a one-stop- the 15 hectare AFB Ville farm area today.
shop farmers’ complex
conceptualized by Gov. Bichara The AFB Ville was envisioned to provide the
with the objective of ensuring following services, facilities and technology to the
agriculture and fisheries sector of the province:
food sufficiency and enhancing
tourism industry in the province. It was
inaugurated last May 22, 2018 during
1 Innovative agriculture technologies
the 1st Bicol Agri Expo. The 15-hectare
village showcases the operation of 2 Hydroponics technology
Cacao Processing Facility, Modern Soils
Laboratory, Albay Packaging Center aside 3 Best farming practices
from innovative agricultural technologies,
best farming practices, farmers’ trainings 4 Conduct farmers training
as well as learning site for students under
immersion program taking agricultural 5 Farmers market and trading center where garden
production. Likewise, the Trading Center fruits and vegetables, farm fresh meat and dairy
products and organically or naturally grown
initially operates every Friday and Saturday produce will be available for sale to the public.
which is a perfect venue for farmers to sell
their garden fresh fruits and vegetables,
6 Farm School which will provide scholarships to
farm-fresh meat and dairy products farmers, fisherfolk, their families and relatives,
and organically-grown produce at very extension workers, trainers and facilitators to help
uplift their lives by increasing their earnings.
affordable prices. NFA rice were also sold
with price set by the said agency.
7 Agri-tourism destination for the province
The village also caters to students and local

8 Hatchery
tourists having their field tours. Children’s park
and the picnic groove were enjoyed by walk-in
family tourists and the residents of Bgy. Cabangan,
Camalig, Albay. Additional recreational amenities Once fully completed, the AFB Ville will
will be installed to the playground. The visit to also house the Albay Provincial Agricultural
stingless bee farm, strawberry house and nursery Office (APAO), which was formerly Provincial
were also the highlights of benchmarking. Soon, Agricultural Services, Albay Veterinary Office
the dormitory and cafeteria will cater not only the (AVO), formerly known as the Provincial
staff but also the tourists and visitors of AFB Ville. Veterinary Services, Provincial Cooperative and
Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), and a
Governor Al Francis C. Bichara entered into number of other facilities as envisioned in the site
an agreement with Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol development plan of the village.

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THE AMAZING ONE-STOP-
SHOP FARMERS’ COMPLEX
(BRIEF HISTORY OF ALBAY FARMERS’ BOUNTY VILLAGE)

FA C I L I T I E S & S T R U C T U R E S
T
he creation of the AFB Ville as an
authentic, all-inclusive, diversified, and
market-oriented agricultural facility that
showcases new technologies, share R &
D research outputs, and engages multi-
sectoral partners to reinforce the sustainable
initiatives of Albay agricultural development, was
accredited by the Department of Tourism as an Agri-
Tourism Destination for Albay province.
The establishment of facilities in the 15-hectare AFB

Ville showcases innovative agricultural technologies, best
farming practices, conduct farmers’ trainings and a learning
site for students under immersion program taking agricultural
production. It also includes farmer’s market where garden fresh
fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh meat and dairy products and
organically- grown produce and made available for sale to the
public.
With the various structures and facilities built at the

Albay Farmers’ Bounty Village the aim of addressing the needs
of all tourists, farmers, students and other individuals in this
one-stop shop farmers’ complex is attained. The AFB Ville with
all these facilities herein created, with the breathtaking view of
the Mayon Volcano at the background is now a very popular
tourist hub that promotes various agricultural opportunities for
everyone.
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ENTRANCE GATE
The main form of the gate is

a “salakot”, a farmer’s typical
F A C I L I T I E S
&
protective gear in his/her head
against heat and rain. Moreover,
the “carabao” represents for
strength, perseverance and
resiliency of the farmers. While,
the “sili”, a famous product
in Albay that stands for the
term “oragon” which means
extremely outstanding in all
aspects as far as Albayano
farmer’s contribution in
agricultural development is
concerned.
FARMERS’ AUDITORIUM
An air-conditioned edifice
which serves as a learning
venue for trainings, seminars,
fora, conventions, meetings
and other special events.
This facility is also a venue
for presentations of new and
advance technologies on
farming, film showing of good
agricultural practices and
other media production that
will help the farmers enhance
their knowledge and skills.
The farmers’ auditorium can
accommodate 200 to 250
persons.

& S T R U C T U R E S
CAFETERIA/CANTEEN
The cafeteria offers variety of

food both for local and foreign
tourists. It specially serves Bicol
native foods and delicacies
which are affordable and were
prepared locally by a group
of women in Albay. It is open
during weekdays only.
TRADING CENTER
The Trading Center serves

as a middle ground for agri-
entrepreneurs, producers,
processors and suppliers by
displaying and selling different
agricultural products at a
competitive price to increase
farmer’s income. Fresh fruits
and vegetables, farm-fresh
meat and dairy products
and other organically-grown
produce are available and
for sale to the public every
Wednesdays to Fridays.
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SOILS LABORATORY
A modernized laboratory that caters the
need of farmers in terms of soil analysis
and services in order to recommend
the right amount and kind of fertilizer to
F A C I L I T I E S
&
be used. The Soil Laboratory is one of
the facilities inside the AFB Ville which
offers services such as qualitative and
quantitative testing of the soil samples
and fertilizer recommendation. The lab
qualitatively tests samples coming from
farmers and land owners using the Soil
Test Kit (STK) method and recommends
fertilizers based on the soil test results.
Quantitative tests are conducted to
soil samples submitted by clients from
the academe doing research. These
tests include pH moisture, ammonium
nitrogen, available phosphorus and
available potassium. Aside from soil
analysis, it also performs tissue culture
on mushroom of different species.
ALBAY PACKAGING CENTER (APC)

Albay Packaging Center (APC)
provides training and technical
assistance to Medium, Small and
Micro Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) that
would help increase productivity
and upgrade the quality of
products through the utilization
of processing and packaging
equipment and machines at a
lower cost as stipulated in the
Provincial Ordinance No. 0010-
2014. The existing 28 units
packaging equipment and
machines housed at the center
were granted and complimented
by the Department of Trade and
Industry – Shared Service Facility
Program (DTI-SSF).

FARM SCHOOL
The AFB Ville Farm School and

Assessment Center is being
managed by the Albay Provincial
Agricultural Office (APAO). The
Farm School buildings were
constructed in 2018 and can
be venues for lectures and oral
assessments. Each room can
accommodate 25 students. The
laboratory building is also available
during trainings and assessments.
Moreover, the Farm School holds
lectures and hands-on trainings
on the different competencies
in Organic Agriculture NC II and
Rice Machinery Operations NC II
accredited by TESDA.
CACAO PROCESSING AND FERMENTATION FACILITY

It is a support facility to the Sustainable
Cacao Development Program where
cacao pods are being processed into
wine, vinegar, nibbles, sweetened
and unsweetened tablea. A total
of 103 units of various equipment
and machines are available for
use donated by Department of
Agriculture (DA), PhilMech and
APCIA. This facility aims to mobilize
cacao stakeholders to a concerted
cacao industry development effort;
to participate in the local and global
cacao value chain; and to commit
development of a sustainable
cacao industry to address poverty
alleviation and environmental
protection while advancing
economic growth in the province.
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MULTI-PURPOSE PROCESSING FACILITY
F A C I L I T I E S
&
This facility was made to process
various agricultural produce
into consumer-finish products,
increase the variety of Agri-based
processed products on the local
markets and to improve the quality
of local Agri-based processed
products.
SOAP AND ESSENTIAL OILS FACILITY

It is a processing facility for soap
and essential oils arrayed with
recent equipment and machines
procured for its purpose. The Oil
and Soap Facility of the AFB Ville
features natural products such as
bar soaps, hand and body scrubs,
foot scrubs and ointment balms.
The facility utilizes organic plants
and herbs grown in AFB Ville and
all essential oils are extracted using
steam distillation. At the moment,
OSF extracts turmeric, dill, lemon
grass and citronella essential oils.
Soaps and ointments are produced
from natural and non-toxic materials.
OSF conducts pro-bono quarterly
trainings on essential oil extraction,
scrub preparation and soap and
balm making.

DORMITORY
It is a residence hall providing fully

furnished rooms where the farmer
participants and guests of trainings
and seminars are accommodated
to provide a comfortable venue
and safe accommodation. The
two-storey building has a total of
12 rooms, with 6 rooms on each
floor, and each room has 3 double-
decker bed. Separate comfort
rooms for male and female are
located in each floor. Moreover,
the first and second floors have
a VIP rooms, each with two beds
and comfort rooms.
PILI PROCESSING FACILITY
Primarily, this facility was

established for pili processing and
it is equipped with new equipment
and machines that serves as show
window for pili stakeholders.
This facility will provide pili
farmers a venue to process their
produce and develop the value-
adding qualities. Target products
to be processed will be pili
confectioneries of several variants,
pili oil and other value added
products from pili. The facility is an
ideal processing area for small pili
processors and serves as shared
service facility.
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CAMOTE PROCESSING CENTER
F A C I L I T I E S
&
This provides post-harvest
facility and improves the value-
adding products of sweet
potato. The processing center
was established to commence
operation in collaboration with
SP-ISP of PCAARRD and OrichPhil
International to provide technical
assistance to camote processors
in Albay.
ABACA GERMPLASM NURSERY
It is a 3,000 square meter abaca

nursery that serves as a model
demonstration zone and source
of quality abaca planting materials
for farmers. This is also being
developed as a learning site for
immersion students, exposure area
to visiting students, entrepreneurs
and tourists. At present, the nursery
is undergoing rehabilitation and
inventory due to the parade of
typhoons that severely devastated
the province of Albay.

PROVINCIAL NURSERY
It is composed of the Bee Farm,

Sunflower Garden, Vermicast
Facility, Orchard Farm, Herbal
Garden, Green Houses and
Organic Container Garden. The
Bee Farm and Sunflower Garden
are the most visited areas in the
village where guests are delighted
of their most treasured moments
by capturing awesome pictures of
the sceneries.
VERMI-COMPOSTING FACILITY
This facility produces vermin-

compost and cast for use in the
different plantation crops as
AFB Ville is practicing organic
agriculture.
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ORCHARD GARDEN
F A C I L I T I E S
&
The AFB Ville has an orchard for
fruit bearing trees, such as pomelo,
mango and santol. There are also
pili and bamboo trees around the
periphery. Through this Garden,
the area will be protected from
flooding in case of heavy rains.
HERBAL AND MEDICINAL GARDEN
In this facility, many herb species

are planted and propagated
especially the herbs which can
be found locally. These are being
used as food and alternative
medicine for natural healing.

GREENHOUSES FOR HIGH VALUE CROPS
In this facility, high value crops are

being planted and propagated
such as arugula, lettuce,
cucumber, tomatoes and many
others.
GREENHOUSES FOR STRAWBERRY
Growing and propagating

strawberry in AFB Ville is very
rewarding and at the same time it
is very promising. It is rewarding in
the sense that there are so many
benefits that the farmers can get
from growing strawberries, once
of which is it has higher yields.
Moreover, is also promising
because that there are many
products that can be made from
the harvested fruits. It can made
into Jam, candy, juice, wine and
many other products.
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CROP PRODUCTION AREA
F A C I L I T I E S
&
This facility was constructed and
maintained to provide vegetables
and fruits organically grown and
implements “pay as you pick” for
clients and guests of the AFB Ville.
BEE FARM
One of the best features of the

AFB Ville is the Bee Farm. In this
facility, honey production of the
stingless bees is being done
both for nutritional and medicinal
values. Moreover, the bee farm
is maintained for agricultural
purposes as stingless bees are
known as crop pollinators.

MOTORPOOL
This facility was constructed

to house various agricultural
equipment and machineries. It is
also where these machineries are
being maintained and properly
stored to minimize the wear and
tear problems o that more farmers
can utilize these equipment.
COLD STORAGE
It serves as a modern food

preservation facility to prevent the
growth of bacteria, fungi, and other
dangerous microorganisms on
perishable foods and also to help
non-edible products hold their
texture, consistency, effectiveness
and value.
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PASALUBONG CENTER
It is a souvenir shop showcasing

various products that are unique
F A C I L I T I E S
&
from different municipalities/cities
in Albay. When Filipinos visit other
places, they usually bring back
pasalubong or native souvenirs for
family and friends. Before leaving
the places, the tourist may want
to have a souvenir to remember
the amazing time he/she had,
something that captures the
essence of the trip. The Albayanos
always have something unique to
show to the world from its culture
to its people. It is definitely a
province worth remembering not
just for its sights.
DAIRY FARM
Another best feature of the AFB

Ville is this facility. It is where dairy
cattle stocks are maintained as the
source of raw milk for processing
at the Albay Dairy Plant. It has a
pasture area planted with forage
grasses that serve as food for
the dairy cattle and other small
ruminants raised at the Livestock
Multiplier Farm.

MILKING PARLOR
It is one of special facilities at AFB

Ville for is a building to which dairy
cows are brought for milking. The
equipment used in this facility are
modern and are properly kept and
maintained by the workers.
ALBAY DAIRY PLANT
A newly rehabilitated milk

processing facility equipped with
air-conditioned production area,
modern equipment, machines
and laboratory instruments such
as pasteurizer, homogenizer,
stainless milk cans, freezers,
chillers, coding machine, pedal
plastic sealing machine, water
filtration system, milk analyzer with
printer, refractometer, titration
burettes, pH meter, etc. It aims
to provide affordable, safe and
quality milk and milk products for
Albayanos.
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LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY MULTIPLIER FARM
F A C I L I T I E S
&
The area showcases native/
organic and improved poultry and
livestock species. The area was
developed as an organic livestock
production area and source of
various upgraded breeds of
chicken, goat, sheep and native
pig.
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND
A favourite colourful amenity

that gives entertainment to many
children visiting the village.
This area can aid children’s
development to master physical
and social skills.

SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PUMP
It is an irrigation pump powered by

the heat of the sun. This facility was
conceived as a way cost saving
and also to utilize farm equipment
which are environmentally
friendly.
ALBAY PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICE (APAO), ALBAY VETERINARY

OFFICE (AVO), AND PROVINCIAL COOPERATIVE AND EMPLOYMENT
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (PCEDO) BUILDINGS
The Albay Provincial Agricultural

Office (APAO) is headed by Ms.
Cheryll O. Rebeta, Provincial
Agriculturist complemented
with 56 plantilla personnel and
160 Job Orders assigned to
different programs/projects and
agri-centers to efficiently and
effectively carry out its various
goals and objectives.
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THE BEST IS HE (Top 7 Programs of APAO)

PROGRAMS
T
he Albay Provincial Agricultural Office
(APAO) is the department of the Provincial
Government of Albay responsible
for the promotion of agricultural and
fisheries development and growth. While
continuously and religiously implementing the
banner programs of the Department of Agriculture
(Rice, Corn, Livestock, HVCDP, etc.), the APAO is
adhering to its mandate to perform and implement
the aggressive top 7 programs of the Provincial
Government of Albay, all envisioned by the very
supportive honourable Governor Al Francis C.
Bichara.

These 7 top banner programs of APAO have been
conceptualized by Gov. Al Francis C. Bichara which are being
implemented and now leading to its institutionalization.
These priority agricultural programs and projects of the
visionary Governor will be continuously implemented for
the steady growth of the agriculture and fisheries sector in
the province of Albay
ERE
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P R O G
ALBAY FAMILY BASED FOOD PRODUCTION

PROGRAM (AFBFPP)
The Albay Family Based Food Production Program (AFBFPP) was conceptualized by Honorable Governor
Al Francis Bichara upon his assumption to office as Governor of Albay in July, 2016. The program was officially
launched at Albay Astrodome, Legazpi City in March, 2017. It is a campaign for self-sufficiency in food for farm
families that can be a pillar for economic strategy for the province of Albay. It aims to provide sustainable increase
in food production among the populace, addressing malnutrition and food security as well as healthy and clean
environment through Organic Agriculture.
APAO employs community facilitators that function as links to LGUs for the successful implementation of
the project. Likewise, Hon. Governor allocated fund for the yearly awarding event, providing rewards to barangays/
municipalities’ exemplary performance in 2 contest categories: Outstanding BVG and Cleanest and Greenest
Municipality/City.

R A M S
ALBAY FOR BEAUTIFICATION CLEAN AND GREEN

PROGRAM (AFBCGP)
This program was launched on October 7, 2020 with partnership of various national agencies. This aims to
enhance and sustain cleanliness, beautification and sanitation and geared towards sustainable food production
through gardening edible and non-edible flowering plants. This will also serve as an information and education
campaign to everyone specially the younger generations to value the environment thru environmental protection
and preservation. The Province of Albay aims to be adjudged as the most beautiful, cleanest and greenest province
in the country.

This program was conceptualized by Honorable Governor Al Francis Bichara in partnership with concerned
national agencies, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of
Tourism and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources with the support of the municipal/city local
government units of Albay. Orientations and disseminations were conducted in the last quarter of the year followed
up by meetings and coordination to different LGUs and national agencies concerned were accomplished.
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P R O G
FARM SCHOOL
The Farm School was established as the training hub for farmers and students. It provides lectures and
hands-on training on the different competencies such as Organic Agricultural Production (OAP) and Rice Machinery
Operations (RMO). Students who graduated from these courses can apply for TESDA assessment for National
Certification II. The Farm School generates revenue from the TESDA and Walk-in students.

R A M S
ALBAY DAIRY PLANT

In 1988, through the Privatization Policy of the Government, the operation of the Albay Dairy Plant was
turned over by the Bureau of Animal Industry and National Dairy Authority to the Albay Dairy Farmers Multi-
Purpose Cooperative with the supervision of the Department of Agriculture.
In 1994, a Memorandum of Agreement was made and entered by and between the Provincial Government
of Albay and the Albay Dairy Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative for the use of the Albay Dairy Plant and its
corresponding facilities and equipment. The operation continued under the supervision of the Albay Veterinary
Office and ended in June, 2017. With the new mandate of the Provincial Government of Albay, the Albay Veterinary
Office is directed towards rehabilitating, upgrading and supervising operations at the Albay Dairy Plant.
The Albay Dairy Plant project focuses on processing farm fresh milk coming from cattle, carabao and
goat farmers/raisers, creating a market for them to sell their milk at a reasonable price thereby leading to an
alternative livelihood for them. The project can also be an aid in combating the growing malnutrition problem by
supplementing dairy products enrich in vital nutrients and minerals, and teaming up with the Provincial Social
Welfare Development office (PSWDO) in launching feeding programs wherein the beneficiaries are mostly
children who are underweight/malnourished.
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P R O G
SUSTAINABLE CACAO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SCDP)

The SCDP was launched in 2016 by Honorable Governor Al Francis Bichara in partnership with the DA-RFO
5 which aims to produce more cacao beans that will supply the needs of local and international markets and to
help farmers achieve their aspirations for an increased income. The program provides and facilitates assistance to
farmers through the distribution of grafted cacao seedlings and provision of trainings.

Cacao is one of the priority commodities under the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) being
given with appropriate support interventions for commercial production, processing, marketing and distribution. It
is considered as a very viable industry in Albay having a good climate with Mayon Volcano sustainably providing
volcanic ash that helps in the fertilization of the soil. From 2016 to date, a total of 741 hectares of coco-based areas
have intercropped with cacao out of the 1,000 hectares target.
For the year 2020, twenty-eight thousand one hundred ninety (28,190) of cacao seedlings were distributed
to farmers and other beneficiaries, and 48.88 hectares of cacao area was established.

R A M S
PILI COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION PROJECT (PCPP)

PCPP was launched in 2000 through the initiative of Gov. Al Francis C. Bichara backed-up by Provincial
Ordinance No. 99-015 providing incentives by granting tax exemptions and other privileges to real property
landowners planting pili in commercial scale. Its program strategic direction is to facilitate and harmonize
development interventions in the production areas/zones. It is geared towards the enhancement of productivity,
improvement of commodity competitiveness and employs value chain analysis approach as a tool for value
adding and product development.
As of December 2020, there are 119,596 Pili trees maintained and monitored by the province through
the APAO facilitators and extension workers. The area covered by this project is 1,192.30 hectares province
wide.
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P R O G R A M S
MUSHROOM/KURAKDING PROPAGATION
The Mushroom program of the Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO) aims to help our rice farmers and
other interested Albayanos to produce Mushroom and Kurakding Propagation as a source of income and utilize
the products as a healthy natural alternatives. Mushroom and Kurakding cultivation helps to address the issue
of nutritional security and also provides solution for proper recycling of agro-wastes. The program includes the
preparation of tissue culture and the production of planting spawns for oyster and split-gill mushroom cultivation.
The program features off and on-site trainings on Mushroom production and post-harvest processing. Training
starter kits are provided for free. The program also provides assistance and support to the members of the Albay
Mushroom Producers Association.

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“
I keep telling people that we own
this, that this is our place, and we
belong to one community.
That most of us will
grow old here, and
that our children and
grandchildren will
inherit this place. Given
all that, we should all
“
work together to leave
something good for them
and make Albay a great place
where they will want to live in too.
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One-Stop-Shop Complex

for Agriculture in the Philippines

The village was conceptualized by the As many people become interested in

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ONE OF THE MOST

WITH THE SUPPORT

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On June 23, 2015, Executive Order No. 017-2015 was

In the year 2016, Governor Al Francis C. Bichara

Formerly, this eco village was established to serve as

However, upon entrance of Gov. Bichara, the concept was

of the Department of Agriculture (DA) wherein 15

The village also caters to students and local

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The establishment of facilities in the 15-hectare AFB

With the various structures and facilities built at the

The main form of the gate is

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The cafeteria offers variety of

The Trading Center serves

ALBAY PACKAGING CENTER (APC)

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The AFB Ville Farm School and

CACAO PROCESSING AND FERMENTATION FACILITY

SOAP AND ESSENTIAL OILS FACILITY

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It is a residence hall providing fully

PILI PROCESSING FACILITY

Primarily, this facility was

ABACA GERMPLASM NURSERY

It is a 3,000 square meter abaca

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It is composed of the Bee Farm,

This facility produces vermin-

HERBAL AND MEDICINAL GARDEN

In this facility, many herb species

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GREENHOUSES FOR HIGH VALUE CROPS

In this facility, high value crops are

GREENHOUSES FOR STRAWBERRY

Growing and propagating

One of the best features of the

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This facility was constructed

It serves as a modern food

It is a souvenir shop showcasing

Another best feature of the AFB

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It is one of special facilities at AFB

ALBAY DAIRY PLANT

A newly rehabilitated milk

A favourite colourful amenity

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SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PUMP

It is an irrigation pump powered by

ALBAY PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICE (APAO), ALBAY VETERINARY

The Albay Provincial Agricultural