May 25, 2026 — The Municipal Government of Itogon formally opened the 3rd Itogon Farmers and Fisherfolks Month Celebration 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet.
Spearheaded by the Itogon Municipal Agriculture Office (MAGRO) headed by Berto O. Bayeng, in partnership with the Itogon Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council (IMAFC) led by Romeo Casillia, this year’s celebration carries the theme: “Empowering Farmers and Fisherfolks Towards Food Security, Efficiency, and Sustainable Agricultural and Fishery Development.”
One of the highlights of the opening program was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Itogon Products Display, featuring locally produced goods and agricultural products from the municipality’s nine barangays.
The Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera (DTI-CAR) also set up a Coffee Pavilion showcasing Itogon coffee products through various brewing and serving demonstrations. The pavilion also serves as a one-stop shop for coffee industry essentials and related products.
The opening program was graced by representatives from the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute Cordillera (DA-ATI-CAR), led by Center Director Charlie Sagudan and represented by Jela Sagpa-ey, together with Mayor Bernard S. Waclin and Sangguniang Bayan Committee Chairperson on Agriculture Noel D. Bilibli.
From May 25 to May 29, MAGRO and IMAFC have lined up weeklong activities for farmers and fisherfolks, including the municipal product display at the gymnasium, which will remain open until Friday, May 29, except during the non-working holiday on Wednesday.
Among the scheduled activities are the Itogon Agricultural and Fishery Council Day on May 26, and the Kadiwa ng Pangulo and Folk Media Contest on May 28.
The celebration will culminate on May 29 with the Farmers Parade and the conduct of the Si-Jup Festival.
