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ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
The Provincial Cooperative Development Office
The Provincial Cooperative Development Office (PCDO) continued to play a vital role in strengthening and advancing the cooperative sector in the province through sustained programs, capacity-building initiatives, and active stakeholder engagement. In 2025, the Office demonstrated its commitment to cooperative development through its participation in the International Cooperative Year. This engagement further enhanced the cooperative environment by fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective action among stakeholders. As part of its institutional support functions, the PCDO convened the quarterly meetings of the
AIMED TO ENHANCE CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPROVED THE LIVELIHOODS OF FARMERS
Agriculture is the backbone of the economic sector in Occidental Mindoro, and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) plays a vital role in driving the province’s agricultural development. In 2024, OPA implemented key programs that aimed to enhance crop productivity and improve the livelihoods of farmers. The Rice Program provided essential seeds and resources to local farmers, despite challenges like typhoons, while the Corn Program successfully increased yields. Additionally, the OPA promoted the cultivation of high-value crops such as onions, garlic, and vegetables,
Agriculture serves as the driving force behind the economy of Occidental Mindoro
Agriculture serves as the driving force behind the economy of Mindoro Occidental. Among the various agricultural pursuits, rice farming stands out as the most prominent, making the province of the foremost producer of palay in Regions IV-A and IV-B. Mindoro Occidental is recognized as one of the Philippines. “Its primary agricultural outputs hubs encompass rice, corn, coconut, tabacco, garlic, onions, mangoes, bananas, melons, and peanuts. In addition to agriculture, the region boasts a vibrant fisheries industry, yielding products such as
Natural resources activities represent a growing share of the economy.
Economic Growth and Development, Environmental Protection and Conservation, and Education Maximizing revenue generation through the efficient collection of local taxes is one of the strategies being implemented by the administration to improve the financial capacity of the province. The administration of Gadiano believes that natural resources activities represent a growing share of the economy. As one of the province’s efforts to protect and conserve its environment and natural resources, the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) continues its implementation within
Adaptation to meet the challenges of the New Normal
Adaptation to meet the challenges of the New Normal since 2020 has been the province’s recovery and rehabilitation plan consisting of appropriate priority programs, projects, and activities, categorized in three (3) components: Survival, Preparedness/Adaptation and Economic Rehabilitation. Balik Sigla sa Agrikultura (Pagsasaka at Pangingisda) Kabuhayan, Kalusugan at Kapayapaan para sa Kaunlaran ng Laylayang Pamayanan(Ka₃ALALAY Program)/ [EO 70 Initiatives, ELCAC Communities Balik Sigla sa Kalusugan Programa Para sa Kababayang Nagbabalik Lalawigan (LSI/ROFW) Patuloy na Edukasyon sa Kabila ng Panganib ng Pandemya