Phase 2
Provinces
Municipalities
Project Cost (in thousand)
Overview
The Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 continues the efforts of Phase 1, focusing on the most marginalized farming and fishing communities. Building on past experiences, this phase emphasizes sustainability, enterprise development, and community empowerment to ensure long-term agricultural growth.
Implementation Period
- Duration: 2023 – 2028
- Coverage: Additional priority provinces, targeting more marginalized communities
Objectives
- Sustain and expand the gains of SAAD Phase 1 by continuing livelihood support.
- Strengthen agri-enterprises by improving value chains and market linkages.
- Promote sustainable agriculture through climate-resilient and environment-friendly farming practices.
- Enhance productivity and profitability of farmers and fisherfolk through technology and innovation.
- Institutionalize support systems by forming cooperatives, associations, and partnerships with LGUs and private sectors.
Key Components
- Social Preparation and Community Organizing
- Updating beneficiary profiles and farmer/fisherfolk group registration
- Conducting participatory planning and consultation sessions
- Strengthening partnerships with local government and private stakeholders
- Production and Livelihood Assistance
- Continued distribution of farm inputs, livestock, and fishing gear
- Introduction of new high-value crops and alternative livelihood projects
- Sustainable farming techniques and resource management
- Enterprise Development and Market Linkages
- Establishing small-scale processing facilities
- Linking farmer cooperatives to institutional markets
- Value-adding activities and agribusiness training
- Capacity Building and Technical Training
- Expanding skills development in digital agriculture and modern farming
- Upskilling in agribusiness management, bookkeeping, and cooperative strengthening
- Training on climate-resilient agricultural practices
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment
- Strengthening data collection and reporting mechanisms
- Regular evaluation of beneficiaries’ progress
- Adjusting strategies based on impact assessments and stakeholder feedback
Expected Outcomes
- More self-sufficient farmer and fisherfolk communities.
- Increased agricultural productivity and economic resilience.
- Stronger agri-enterprises that contribute to rural development.
- Greater market access and sustainable livelihood programs.
DA-SAAD only
BFAR-SAAD only
Shared by both offices
| Region | Province | No. of Municipalities | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Abra | 25 | Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang, Lagayan, Langiden, Licuan-baay (licuan), Luba, Malibcong, Manabo, Penarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Juan, San Quintin, Tayum, Tineg, Villaviciosa |
| CAR | Apayao | 2 | Calanasan (bayag), Kabugao (capital) |
| CAR | Benguet | 3 | Kibungan, Sablan, Tublay |
| CAR | Ifugao | 3 | Asipulo, Hingyon, Tinoc |
| CAR | Kalinga | 2 | Pasil, Tinglayan |
| CAR | Mountain province | 6 | Barlig, Besao, Paracelis, Sabangan, Sadanga, Sagada |
| I | Ilocos norte | 4 | Burgos, Adams, Carasi, Dumalneg |
| I | Ilocos sur | 8 | San Ildefonso, San Vicente, Gregorio Del Pilar (concepcion), Lidlidda, Nagbukel, Santa Catalina, Sigay, Sugpon |
| I | La union | 3 | Burgos, Pugo, Bagulin |
| I | Pangasinan | 1 | Santo Tomas |
| II | Batanes | 4 | Basco (capital), Ivana, Uyugan, Itbayat |
| II | Cagayan | 2 | Santa Praxedes, Rizal |
| II | Isabela | 3 | Dinapigue, San Isidro, Luna |
| II | Nueva vizcaya | 2 | Ambaguio, Villaverde |
| II | Quirino | 1 | Saguday |
| III | Nueva ecija | 1 | Nampicuan |
| III | Tarlac | 3 | Anao, Ramos, San Clemente |
| IVA | Batangas | 2 | San Nicolas, Tingloy |
| IVA | Cavite | 1 | General Emilio Aguinaldo |
| IVA | Laguna | 3 | Mabitac, Rizal, Pakil |
| IVA | Quezon | 5 | Alabat, Jomalig, Patnanungan, Perez, Quezon |
| MIMAROPA | Occidental mindoro | 1 | Looc |
| MIMAROPA | Palawan | 5 | Cagayancillo, Linapacan, Agutaya, Balabac, Magsaysay |
| MIMAROPA | Romblon | 12 | Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, Santa Fe, Alcantara, Santa Maria (imelda), Santa Maria, Banton, Calatrava, Concepcion, Ferrol, San Andres, San Jose |
| V | Albay | 4 | Bacacay, Malinao, Pio Duran, Rapu-rapu |
| V | Camarines norte | 5 | Capalonga, Mercedes, San Lorenzo Ruiz (imelda), San Vicente, Santa Elena |
| V | Camarines sur | 12 | Bombon, Buhi, Cabusao, Camaligan, Gainza, Garchitorena, Goa, Libmanan, Sagñay, San Fernando, Siruma, Tigaon |
| V | Catanduanes | 8 | Caramoran, Bagamanoc, Baras, Bato, Viga, Gigmoto, Panganiban (payo), San Miguel |
| V | Masbate | 12 | Claveria, Monreal, San Pascual, Uson, Balud, Esperanza, Baleno, Batuan, Dimasalang, Palanas, Pio V. Corpuz (limbuhan), San Fernando |
| V | Sorsogon | 7 | Irosin, Santa Magdalena, Matnog, Prieto Diaz, Barcelona, Bulusan, Castilla |
| VI | Aklan | 3 | Lezo, Buruanga, Tangalan |
| VI | Antique | 3 | Caluya, Valderrama, Libertad |
| VI | Guimaras | 1 | San Lorenzo |
| VI | Iloilo | 5 | Carles, Concepcion, Bingawan, San Rafael, Batad |
| VII | Bohol | 23 | Alicia, Bien Unido, Buenavista, Corella, Danao, Getafe, Mabini, Pilar, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia (pitogo), San Miguel, Sierra Bullones, Talibon, Alburquerque, Anda, Batuan, Clarin, Cortes, Dagohoy, Lila, Loay, San Isidro, Sevilla, Sikatuna |
| VII | Cebu | 11 | Badian, Ginatilan, San Francisco, Alcantara, Alcoy, Boljoon, Malabuyoc, Pilar, Ronda, Samboan, Tudela |
| NIR | Negros occidental | 3 | Calatrava, La Castellana, Moises Padilla (magallon) |
| NIR | Negros oriental | 11 | Ayungon, Basay, Bindoy (payabon), Jimalalud, La Libertad, Mabinay, Santa Catalina, Siaton, Tayasan, Vallehermoso, San Jose |
| NIR | Siquijor | 4 | Enrique Villanueva, Larena, Maria, San Juan |
| VIII | Biliran | 7 | Culaba, Almeria, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Kawayan, Maripipi |
| VIII | Eastern samar | 19 | Arteche, Can-avid, Dolores, Guiuan, Oras, Sulat, Taft, Balangkayan, Hernani, Mercedes, General Macarthur, Giporlos, Jipapad, Lawaan, Maslog, Quinapondan, Salcedo, San Julian, San Policarpo |
| VIII | Leyte | 13 | Calubian, Capoocan, Macarthur, Pastrana, Santa Fe, Tunga, Hindang, Julita, La Paz, Mayorga, Merida, Tabontabon, Tolosa |
| VIII | Northern samar | 16 | Gamay, Laoang, Lavezares, Palapag, Pambujan, San Roque, Allen, Mapanas, Biri, Capul, Lapinig, Rosario, San Antonio, San Jose, San Vicente, Victoria |
| VIII | Samar (western samar) | 17 | Daram, Gandara, Motiong, Pinabacdao, Santa Rita, Tarangnan, Villareal, Matuguinao, Almagro, Jiabong, Marabut, Pagsanghan, San Sebastian, Santo Niño, Tagapul-an, Talalora, Zumarraga |
| VIII | Southern leyte | 11 | Padre Burgos, San Juan, Anahawan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Limasawa, Pintuyan, San Francisco, San Juan (cabalian), San Ricardo, Tomas Oppus |
| IX | Zamboanga del norte | 8 | Godod, Jose Dalman (ponot), Kalawit, Sirawai, La Libertad, Mutia, Rizal, Sibutad |
| IX | Zamboanga del sur | 8 | Lakewood, Midsalip, San Pablo, Tabina, Josefina, Sominot (don Mariano Marcos), Tigbao, Vincenzo A. Sagun |
| IX | Zamboanga sibugay | 4 | Imelda, Mabuhay, Olutanga, Talusan |
| X | Bukidnon | 14 | Baungon, Cabanglasan, Damulog, Impasug-ong, Kadingilan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Lantapan, Malitbog, Pangantucan, Quezon, San Fernando, Sumilao, Talakag |
| X | Camiguin | 4 | Catarman, Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Sagay |
| X | Lanao del norte | 11 | Baloi, Munai, Pantar, Salvador, Sapad, Linamon, Magsaysay, Matungao, Poona Piagapo, Tagoloan, Tangcal |
| X | Misamis occidental | 7 | Bonifacio, Baliangao, Concepcion, Don Victoriano Chiongbian (don Mariano Marcos), Panaon, Sapang Dalaga, Sinacaban |
| X | Misamis oriental | 7 | Balingoan, Binuangan, Gitagum, Kinoguitan, Lagonglong, Libertad, Sugbongcogon |
| XI | Davao del norte | 2 | San Isidro, Talaingod |
| XI | Davao del sur | 1 | Kiblawan |
| XI | Davao occidental | 4 | Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos (trinidad), Malita, Sarangani |
| XI | Davao oriental | 7 | Baganga, Boston, Caraga, Cateel, Governor Generoso, Manay, Tarragona |
| XII | Cotabato (north cotabato) | 11 | Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Arakan, Banisilan, Magpet, Matalam, Pigkawayan, Pikit, President Roxas, Tulunan |
| XII | Sarangani | 7 | Maitum, Glan, Alabel (capital), Kiamba, Maasim, Malapatan, Malungon |
| XII | South cotabato | 3 | Lake Sebu, T'boli, Tampakan |
| XII | Sultan kudarat | 8 | Lutayan, Bagumbayan, Columbio, Kalamansig, Lambayong (mariano Marcos), Lebak, Palimbang, Sen. Ninoy Aquino |
| CARAGA | Agusan del norte | 5 | Jabonga, Las Nieves, Santiago, Tubay, Remedios T. Romualdez |
| CARAGA | Agusan del sur | 11 | Bunawan, Esperanza, La Paz, Loreto, Prosperidad (capital), Rosario, San Luis, Sibagat, Talacogon, Trento, Veruela |
| CARAGA | Dinagat islands | 3 | Dinagat, Libjo (albor), Tubajon |
| CARAGA | Surigao del norte | 14 | Bacuag, Gigaquit, San Francisco (anao-aon), Tubod, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Alegria, Del Carmen, General Luna, Malimono, Santa Monica (sapao), Sison, Tagana-an |
| CARAGA | Surigao del sur | 9 | Barobo, Carmen, Lanuza, Lianga, Lingig, Marihatag, San Agustin, San Miguel, Tagbina |