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

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

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 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)