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OFFICE OF THE CITY AGRICULTURIST
EXTERNAL SERVICE
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1. BUTO NG GULAY BINHI NG BUHAY PROGRAM: VEGETABLE SEEDS
DISTRIBUTION
In alignment with the City Government's Food Security Plan, the City Agriculture Office
distributes vegetable seeds to farmers, households, and schools, promoting backyard
vegetable farming under the Buto ng Gulay Binhi ng Buhay Program.
Office or Division:
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
Classification:
Simple
Type of Transaction:
G2C – Government to Citizen
Who may avail:
Vegetable farmers (Upland/Lowland/Backyard Growers), Schools
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
Schools
Request Letter
Responsibility of the Client
CLIENT STEPS
AGENCY ACTIONS
FEES TO
BE PAID
PROCESSING
TIME
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to the CAO
at Window No. 2.
1.1. For individual
farmers, directly
request for
vegetable seeds.
1.2. For school, submit
a request letter.
1. Brief the client on
the service and
its requirements
1.1 Forward
submitted request
letter to the City
Agriculturist for
approval and
appropriate action.
None
5 minutes
Flaviana C.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
Farm Worker I
GENERAL
2. Receive requested
seeds.
2.1. For individual
farmer, accomplish
client data sheet
upon receipt of
2. Provide seeds.
2.1. Provide the
seeds and orient
the client as to
sowing and crop
None
5 minutes
Flaviana C.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
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seeds.
2.2. For school, take
note of the
availability of
seeds, wait for the
seeds to be
prepared, and
come back the next
working day.
Accomplish client
data sheet upon
receipt of seeds.
management
activities.
2.2 . Upon approval
of the City
Agriculturist,
prepare the
amount of seeds
requested.
Provide the
seeds on the
next working day
and orient the
client as to
sowing and crop
management
activities.
None
1 day
Farm Worker I
TOTAL:
None
For individual
farmer: 10
minutes
For School: 1
day and 5
minutes
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2. CROP AND BOAT INSURANCE APPLICATION
The City Agriculture Office supports subsistence farmers and fisherfolk by helping them
secure insurance coverage for their crops and fishing vessels through the Philippine
Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). This program provides financial assistance to
approved applicants in cases of crop damage due to natural disasters, pests, or
diseases, as well as damage to fishing vessels. The first step in availing of this service
is to submit a Crop and Boat Insurance Application.
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
Simple
G2C – Government to Citizen
Farmers, Fisherfolks
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
General
Proof of Registration in the Registry System
for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA)
Responsibility of the Client or City Agriculture
Office (CAO)
If not registered: Accomplished Ani at Kita:
Registry System for Basic Sector in
Agriculture (RSBSA) Enrollment Form
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
2x2 ID Picture (2 copies)
Responsibility of the Client
Valid Government-Issued ID (1 Photocopy)
Responsibility of the Client
Crop Insurance
Picture of Planted Crops with Planting Area
of at least 2,500 square meters and at most
3 hectares (1 Original)
Responsibility of the Client
Boat Insurance
Picture of the fishing vessel to be Insured
together with the Owner (1 Original)
Responsibility of the Client
CLIENT STEPS
AGENCY ACTIONS
FEES TO
BE PAID
PROCESSING
TIME
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to the CAO
at Window No. 2 with
all requirements.
1.1. Submit to interview
1. Receive and
check all
requirements.
1.1 Interview the
None
15 minutes
FOR CROPS:
Flaviana C.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
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and provide necessary
data in filling up forms.
1.2. Sign all
accomplished forms.
client and get the
necessary
information
needed to
complete all
forms.
1.2 Sign all
accomplished
forms.
Jovi B. Mercado
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
Farm Worker I
Mark Jonathan C.
Casanova
Info. Systems
Researcher I
FOR BOAT:
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
2. Receive Insurance
Stub as proof of
application.
2.1. Take note of the
coverage, validity
of the insurance,
the date of
renewal, and
steps in case of
crops and boat
damage and
losses.
2. Provide an
Insurance Stub as
proof of
application.
2.1 Inform client of
the coverage
period, validity of
the insurance,
when to renew the
application, and
all steps to be
taken in case of
crops and boat
damage and
losses.
None
5 minutes
FOR CROPS:
Flaviana C.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
Jovi B. Mercado
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
Farm Worker I
Mark Jonathan C.
Casanova
Info. Systems
Researcher I
FOR BOAT:
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
TOTAL:
None
20 minutes
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3. CROP AND BOAT NOTICE OF LOSS UNDER INSURANCE
PROGRAM
As part of the City Agriculture Office's Insurance Program, farmers and fisherfolk with an
existing and valid insurance application must promptly file a Notice of Loss after
experiencing any damage to ensure the proper processing of their claims.
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
Simple
G2C – Government to Citizen
Farmers, Fisherfolks
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
Insurance Stub
Responsibility of the Client
Picture of the insured damaged crops or
fishing vessels with the Owner (1 Original)
Responsibility of the Client
CLIENT STEPS
AGENCY ACTIONS
FEES TO
BE PAID
PROCESSING
TIME
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to the CAO at
Window No. 2 with all
requirements.
1.1. Submit to interview
and provide necessary
data in filling up forms.
1.2. Sign all
accomplished forms.
1. Receive and
check all
requirements.
1.1 Interview the
client and get the
necessary
information
needed to
complete all
forms.
1.2 Sign all
accomplished
forms.
None
15 minutes
FOR CROPS:
Flaviana C.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
Jovi B. Mercado
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
Farm Worker I
Mark Jonathan C.
Casanova
Info. Systems
Researcher I
FOR BOAT:
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
2. Receive Notice of
2. Provide Notice of
None
5 minutes
FOR CROPS:
Flaviana C.
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Loss Stub as proof of
application.
Loss Stub as
proof of
application.
2.1 Inform the client
immediately once
the insurance
claim* is ready
and sent by the
PCIC.
Ferrer
Agricultural
Technologist
Jovi B. Mercado
Agricultural
Technologist
Zenaida A. Del
Mundo
Farm Worker I
Mark Jonathan C.
Casanova
Info. Systems
Researcher I
FOR BOAT:
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
TOTAL:
None
20 minutes
* Insurance Claim availability varies depending on the issuance of the PCIC..
4. FISHERFOLKS (FishR) AND BOAT (BoatR) REGISTRATION
In accordance with RA 8550, an act focused on the development, management, and
conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources, as well as Executive Order 305, which
pertains to the registration of fishing vessels, the City Agriculture Office facilitates the
registration of local fisherfolk and their fishing vessels. This registration, as stipulated
under Section 05 of City Ordinance No. 08 – 190, remains valid for a period of three (3)
years.
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
Simple
G2C – Government to Citizen
Fisherfolks
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
Picture of Boat with Specifications and
Measurement (1 Original)
Responsibility of the Client
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Community Tax Certificate (1 Photocopy)
City Treasurer’s Office (CTO)
Barangay Clearance (1 Original)
Office of the Sangguniang Barangay
Police Clearance (1 Photocopy)
City Police Station
Court Clearance (1 Photocopy)
City Trial Court
CLIENT STEPS
AGENCY ACTIONS
FEES TO
BE PAID
PROCESSING
TIME
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to the CAO
at Window No. 3 and
submit all needed
requirements.
1. Brief the client,
receive, and
check all
requirements.
None
5 minutes
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
2. Submit to interview
and provide personal
information for FishR
and boat
specifications and
measurements for
BoatR.
2. Interview client.
2.1. Accomplish the
City Fishing
Vessel
Application
Form and the
Certified
Standard
Admeasurement
s and Tonnage
Form.
None
10 minutes
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
3. Pay for
corresponding fees at
the CTO, secure an
Official Receipt, and
present it back to the
CAO.
3. Inform the client
of fees to be paid
and check the
OR.
For Motorized
Boat:
For Non-Motorized
Boat:
PHP
350.00
PHP
40.00
10 minutes
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
CTO Staff
4. Claim the Certificate
of Number (CON).
4. Accomplish the
Certificate of
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30 minutes
Alice J. Balitustos
Fisheries AEW
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Number.
4.1. Transmit the
Certificate of
Number to the
Office of the City
Administrator for
signature of the
City
Administrator.
4.2 Release the
CON.
Cristina A. Perez
City Administrator
TOTAL:
Motorized Boat:
Non-Motorized Boat:
PHP
350.00
PHP
40.00
55 minutes
5. ISSUANCE OF AGRICULTURE - RELATED CERTIFICATIONS
The City Agriculture Office offers a range of agricultural certifications to farmers,
fisherfolk, organizations, and other stakeholders, both public and private. The provision
of these certifications is contingent upon the availability of necessary data, as required
by the requester for legal purposes. Available certifications include, but are not limited
to:
Certificate of Tree Planting Compliance
Certificate of Land-Use Reclassification
Organization Membership Certificate
RSBSA Registered Certificate
Farmers and Fisherfolks Certificate
City Agriculture Office (CAO)
Simple