PBs, brgy secs and field interviewers trains for agriculture registry system

Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) 4th Level Training at La Vita Park September 24-27.

Punong Barangays, secretaries and hired field interviewers of the 28 barangays of San Jose de Buenavista attended the 4th level training for the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) at La Vita Park, September 24-27.

RSBA is the compilation or database of basic information on farmers, farm laborers and fishermen.

The project was aims to establish a comprehensive and systematic information system to address the data and information needs of economic development planners, policymakers, and project implementers.

President Benigno S. Aquino III has included the database or registry of farmers in its list of key programs under the Digitization and Information Technology in Government Sub-cluster. 

Through RSBA, the government hopes to formulate significant and effective policies and programs for agricultural development of the country.

San Jose dB benefits from ADB-JFPR revenue generation project

(l-R): Mayor Rony L. Molina, Municipal Administrator Florante Moscoso, Municipal Accountant Carlos Marquez, and OIC Planning Coordinator Jose Magbanua inspecting the equipment and softwares.

San Jose de Buenavista is a recipient of a grant for sustainable land-related revenue generation.

Aside from trainings, the local government unit received computers and sofwares for the implementation of the project.

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the inconsistent and outdated land legislation and policy, various clients and users of LAM systems, unnecessary steps and requirements and inappropriate valuation and taxation on land ownership and transfers leads to delays in titling, high transaction costs, fake multiple titles, conflicts and court litigation, low investments and slow economic growth.

In this grant, a computerized system for tax and revenue generation and systematic titling and tax mapping of San Jose de Buenavista will be established.

A Unified Land Information System (ULIS) and a geographic information system (GIS) is expected to streamline, increase functionality and effectiveness of the spatial facility of the local government unit for local revenue generation and land administration (LAM) services.

Ultimately, the project aims to put together adequate revenue to meet the needs of local government unit in terms of delivery of economic and social services. 

The grant, Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms (REGALA)  Project is a project financed by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction and administered by the ADB.

San Jose dB turns over drying facilities to farmer groups

Mayor Rony L. Molina with Mr. Florante Moscoso, OIC of Municipal Agriculture Office turns over collapsible dryer to farmer associations.

The local government of San Jose de Buenavista turned over 30 units of collapsible dryers to five farmer associations of the Municipality in an simple turn over ceremony at the town's hall on September 24.

Beneficiaries of the post-production facility were Bugarot, Igbonglo, Supa, Tubudan, Odiong Irrigators Association (BISTO), Division A Irrigators Association, Lugutan-Igbonglo Farmers Association (LIFA) and Cansadan, Atabay, Maybato, Supa, Tubudan Irrigators Association (CAMAST)

The project aims to increase supply of good quality rice through reduce post-harvest losses especially in drying operation.


Report from the Municipal Agriculture Office says that lack of post-production facilities results to loss and wastage in rice production and the total losses of palay.

In the Philippines, an average of 5% of the total losses in rice production is attributed to lack of drying facilities.

Drying is the most important method in minimizing post-harvest losses. It directly affects storage, transportation, distribution and processing quality. 

The situation also affects income of farmers as traders usually rejects or buy at a low price the improperly dried palay.


The project is part of the Drying Program: Improving Drying Capabilities of Farmers Associations/ Organizations through provision of appropriate drying facilities of the Department of Agriculture and the local government of San Jose de Buenavista.

It is in line with the department's Post-harvest Roadmap for 2011-2016 which intends to increase the quality of produce and farmers' income through interventions intended to reduce post-harvest losses; provision of post-harvest and infrastructure requirements and encourage use of efficient post-harvest facilities including drying and other facilities extending the shelf-life of agricultural products.

Recruitment for UP Manila Scholarship for Certificate in Community Health Work is On

The University of the Philippines Manila, School of Health Sciences (SHS) is partnering with San Jose de Buenavista LGU to provide education opportunity to deserving high school graduates for certificate course on Community Health Work.

In a letter to Mayor Rony L. Molina from Prof. Zenaida C. Varona, College Secretary and Chair of Recruitment and Admissions Committee, San Jose de Bueanvista was identified by the University as one of the target areas for recruitment of student for academic year 2013-2014and is provided with two slots for the certificate course.

The School of Health Science implements a step-ladder curriculum whose main objective is to provide a wide range of health professionals who are expected to serve Filipino Communities.

The step-ladder curriculum provides opportunity for individuals to pursue a career in midwifery upon passing the Midwifery Licensure Exam. This certificate course also serves as a stepping stone for a degree in nursing and medicine.

With this partnership, the University and the LGU shall provide financial support to cover for the educational expenses of the chosen scholar.

Target applicants are high-school graduate, preferably 16 to 25 years old upon admission.

He or she may not have more than one year college experience or preferably not more than three years out of school (for out of school youth).

According to Prof. Varona, upon graduation, the scholar will be obliged to do return service to the Municipality for two years in very year of training or a fraction thereof, increasing the health manpower to take care of the health needs of San Josenhons.

UP School of Health Sciences (SHS) main campus is in Palo, Leyte.

University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences Recruitment Primer (front).

University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences Recruitment Primer (back).

Mothers recycle for day care center anniv

Mothers participated in Barangay 1 Day Care Centers recycling contest in celebration of the Center's 22nd Anniversary.

Mothers were divided into groups and tasked to recycle items found in their household.

 Each of the group were then asked to submit their best recycled item.


The official entries were judged according to originality (40%), craftmanship (30%), and creativity and uniqueness (30%).

The contest is the brainchild of the Day Care Center teacher Ms. Beth Gernade and aims to promote solid waste management among the mothers.

The output of the mothers range from recycled paper, plastic straw and bottles into household decorations, bags from foil packs, desk organizer from floppy disks and candle holder from plastic bottle.

The winner of the contest was a castle made of recycle cardboard, plastic bottle and styrofoam.


This year's anniversary theme is "Day Care for 22 years in delivering services to the community must go on."

Barangay 1 Day Care Center has been a strong advocate of solid waste management in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.

Call for Attendance: Public Hearing on Installation of CCTV Ordinance

There will be a public hearing on the Ordinance Requiring Pawnshop, Malls, Banking Institutions, Grocery Stores, Internet Cafes, Hotels, Lodging Houses, Private and Public Schools, Business Establishments and other Similar Places to Install Close Circuit Television System (CCTV) nn September 5, 2012,  02:00 P.M., at the Diosdado Macapagal Trade and Promotion Center, Tradetown, Funda-Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista Antique.

Interested parties are invited to attend.

San Jose de Buenavista joins 112th Civil Service Anniv celebration

San Jose de Buenavista joins celebration of 112th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary this September.

The Municipality took part in the Simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony on September 03 (Monday).

San Jose de Buenavista LGU flag raising ceremony.

On September 4, some of the LGU employees participated in the Fun Run which formally kick-off the month-long celebration.

Route of the Fun Run was Atabay street (starting point), EBJ Freedom Park, Business Park, Lucky 99, Department of Education, Binirayan Sports Complex, Gaisano Grand Mall of Antique and EBJ Freedom Park.

The Council of Human Resource Management Practitioners (CHRMPs) collected a registration fee from participants of the fun run - P20.00 for students, P30.00 for senior citizens and P50.00 for employees.

 The LGU also participated in the "Government Express" and "Agro Fair" at Gaisano Grand Mall of Antique on September 5-7. "Government Express" aims to showcase front-line services of various government offices.

Government Express at Gaisano Grand Mall of Antique

The Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buenavista set up a booth for basic health services such as blood pressure reading.

This year's anniversary theme is "Kawani, Ikaw ay isang Lingkod Bayan."