Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya

Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

Secretary, Department of Agriculture

Republic of the Philippines

“Our goal is to modernize Philippine agriculture to spread benefits across the entire value chain. Farmers and fisherfolk should get fair value for their produce, prices of goods should be affordable, while traders, processors and retailers should be able to generate reasonable profits. It’s important to address the decades old inequity where farmers and fishers do not really benefit from the fruits of their labor. We also envision to make farming and fisheries viable for investors and a career option for young Filipinos.”

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Latest News, Events, and Announcements

June 18, 2026

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga Peninsula — The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IX invites all regional stakeholders to participate...

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June 17, 2026

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga Peninsula — The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IX (DA-RFO IX) has commenced distribution...

Our Programs

The Department of Agriculture implements various programs to support farmers, fisherfolk, and agricultural development in the region.

Director's Corner

Meet the leadership team of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 9.

VENER L. DILIG

VENER L. DILIG

OIC-Regional Executive Director

MARIA MELBA B. WEE

MARIA MELBA B. WEE

Regional Technical Director for Operations

MARIA GEMMA S. GENALDO

MARIA GEMMA S. GENALDO

OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research, Regulations, and Integrated Laboratory Services