July 6, 2026 — The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) presented their offices’ latest recognitions during Monday during the flag-raising ceremony at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion.
Agriculturist I and Itogon Municipal Agricultural and Fisheries Council (IMAFC) Coordinator Marlou K. Daliling presented the IMAFC’s award as the Outstanding Agricultural and Fisheries Council among cities and municipalities nationwide, conferred by the Department of Agriculture during the 51st Gawad Saka Awards held on June 29 in Pasay City.
Present during the recognition were the IMAFC members led by Chairman Romeo Casilla. [ read more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RVy1gvFWY/ ]
Meanwhile, Environment Management Specialist I Jamie M. Lumbag presented the LGU’s recognition for residual waste disposal. The award cites Itogon for its responsible residual waste management through the proper hauling and disposal of residual waste to authorized treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. It was conferred by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau–Cordillera Administrative Region during the 9th Cordillera Environment Summit held on June 30 in Baguio City. [ read more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HTJfC3suM/ ]
Mayor Bernard S. Waclin commended the Municipal Agriculture Office, headed by Berto O. Bayeng, and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office, led by Gerard S. Cornel, for bringing honor to the municipality through their respective achievements.
Mayor Waclin said the agriculture award, despite Itogon being widely known as a mining municipality, is a testament to the efforts of the local government and the town’s farmers in promoting and strengthening the agriculture sector. He added that the recognition in residual waste management reflects the municipality’s continuing commitment to environmental protection and responsible waste disposal through the collective efforts of the LGU and the community.
He further urged both offices to continue strengthening agricultural and environmental programs and initiatives for the benefit of the people of Itogon.
