Vision

Modernize Rural Communities with a new generation of farmers, fishermen, entrepreneurs engaged in Agricultural investments and global competition.


Mission

The welfare of farmers and fishermen is our top priority. We must therefore improve their productivity, use an environment-friendly technology, increase real income and uplift the quality of their lives consistent with the principle of equitable development.


Functions

  • The City Agriculture Office core function is to provide technical assistance and support in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services;
  • Develop plans and strategies and, implement the same particularly those which have to do with the agricultural programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement such as; Expansion and Revitalization of productivity programs, Quick-response/intervention to calamity and disaster situations, Irrigation Rehabilitation and Construction, Development of Farm-to-market Roads and Related Infrastructures, Rural Finance, Food price Stabilization, private Sector participation and Empowerment of Farmers and Fisher folks, and massive Extension, Education and Training.
  • It shall perform other functions as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

Nerissa B. Mateo
Department Head

Ground Floor Balanga City Hall
(047) 237-0699
+63 960-568-3437
agriculture.cob1@gmail.com