Uswag Mangunguma Association - UMA

24/04/2026

: Native Chicken Grant Successfully Delivered! 🚜🐣✨

​We are thrilled to announce that last March 31, 2026, the Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA) officially received the Native Chickens from DA-WESVIARC! 🐔🏡

​This milestone was made possible through the power of collaboration. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

​✅ DA-WESVIARC (Hamungaya, Jaro) – For trusting UMA with this livelihood grant to help our farmers diversify their income. Special thanks to Engr. Jackson Demamay and the team! 🙏

​✅ Batad Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) – To Sir John Evans Palmares and his staff for the expert coordination and technical support. 📋🌾

​✅ LGU Batad & Mayor Elvira P. Alarcon (thru Vice Mayor Steven Y. Andrada) – For providing the vehicle assistance that allowed us to safely fetch our cargo from Iloilo City to Brgy. Pasayan. 🚛💨

​Kudos to our UMA Vice President and our dedicated member-grantee, for personally accompanying the transport to ensure our new "pioneer flock" arrived in top condition! 🤝💪

​This is just the beginning of more sustainable livelihood projects for our members in Brgy. Pasayan. Together, we are building a more resilient and productive agricultural community! 🌱🌈

​"The glory of farming: you are allowed to have the spirit of adventure. Every spring is a new beginning."
— Horace Greeley

​Uswag, Mangunguma! Uswag, Batad! ❤️🇵🇭

Department of Agriculture Wesviarc
Municipal Agriculture Office Batad
LGU Batad - Pahayag sa Banwa

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09/02/2026

🤗Heartfelt Thanks from Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA)✨

​To the Team at NIG Marketing,

​On behalf of the Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA) of Brgy. Pasayan, Batad, Iloilo, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your assistance in helping us acquire our new computer set.

​This equipment is more than just hardware to us; it is a vital tool that will empower our 100+ farmer-members by making our operations more effective, organized, and efficient. Your support bridges the gap between our farmers and the digital resources we need to grow.

​We pray that the Lord continues to pour out His abundant blessings upon NIG Marketing. May your business prosper even more as a reward for your heart for farmers and the "small guys" in the community.

​To our fellow members of UMA, let this be a challenge for us to work even harder and use these resources to bring real progress and betterment to our farmers and our beloved community.

​Padayon sa pag-uswag!

-UMA 2025 Officers

21/01/2026

🌾 Continuing the Journey: UMA 2026! 🌾

As we embrace 2026, the Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA) is proud to announce our Officers and Board of Directors for the year!

Following our meeting last January 11, we are moving forward with a blend of seasoned leadership and fresh perspectives to continue our mission of progress for every farmer and entrepreneur in our community.

With a shared vision of sustainability and community strength, here is your 2026 UMA Leadership Team:

✨ 2026 UMA OFFICERS ✨

Engr. Bonnie D. Degala
President

Emelyn J. Villanueva
Vice President

Jenet B. Ng
Secretary

Donalyn B. Diel
Treasurer

Tomas Rabusa
Auditor

Mechael L. Venancio
Business Manager

Annabelle R. Lozarito
Public Information Officer

🌱 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 🌱

Carlo A. Besedillas

Morito Esteban

Ronito Esteban, Jr.

Armando B. Besedillas, Jr.

Elvie B. Gonzaga

Eufemia B. Salvadico

Tita B. Besedillas

Lea G. Esteban

🎓 COUNCIL OF ADVISERS 🎓

Nestor D. Plantig

Norly D. Plantig

Belen D. Degala

Danilo A. Degala

Ricky B. Salvadico

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Engr. Bonnie D. Degala
..

To our leaders—thank you for your willingness to serve and for choosing to face the challenges of our sector with grit and heart.

To our members—your trust and cooperation are the fuel that keeps this association moving forward.

Changes in roles and residence may happen, but our commitment to the land and to each other remains rooted and firm.

Let’s make 2026 a year of bountiful harvests and even stronger bonds!

07/04/2025

📢 Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA) is present and participating in the Batad Farmers and Fisherfolks Federation (BFFF) Regular Meeting today, April 7, 2025! 🤝

The meeting is being facilitated by the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) at Poblacion, Batad, Iloilo.

Let's work together for a bountiful future! 🌾🐟

Uswag mangunguma!👨‍🌾🚜👩‍🌾

16/02/2025

🌾 New Year, New Chapter for UMA! 🌟

As we step into 2025, we proudly welcome our dedicated Uswag Mangunguma Association (UMA) Officers and Board of Directors who will lead us toward greater progress and sustainability! 🎉👏..

2025 UMA OFFICERS

Engr. Bonnie D. Degala
President

Ricky B. Salvadico
Vice President

Jenet B. Ng
Secretary

Donalyn B. Diel
Treasurer

Elvie B. Gonzaga
Auditor

Mechael L. Venancio
Business Manager

Ethel Bernardez
Public Information Officer..

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carlo A. Besedillas
Morito Esteban
Ronito Esteban, Jr.
Armando B. Besedillas, Jr.
Jazette S. Sevilla
Eufemia B. Salvadico
Tita B. Besedillas
Victoria S. Esteban

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Engr. Bonnie D. Degala..

COUNCIL OF ADVISERS

Nestor D. Plantig
Norly D. Plantig
Belen D. Degala
Emelyn J. Villanueva
Danilo A. Degala
Tessie D. Garilva
Ma. Lea Esteban
..

These committed individuals have stepped up to serve, believing in UMA’s vision of empowering farmers, strengthening our agricultural sector, and ensuring a more abundant future for our community. 🌱💪

To our new and returning leaders—your patience, perseverance, and dedication will be key in overcoming challenges and reaching our shared goals.

Together, let’s continue planting the seeds of hard work today so we can reap the harvest of success tomorrow! 🚜🌾

05/02/2025

🌾 UMA GMA 2024: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors & Donors! 🌾

(Late post, but gratitude is never late! 😊)

The UMA General Membership Assembly 2024 last October 6 was a memorable success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our donors and sponsors—whether in cash or in kind. 💖

🙏 Special thanks to:

✅ Hon. Ernesto Balida
✅ Hon. Steven Andrada
✅ Hon. Emmanuel Pacardo
✅ Hon. Jonifer Amantillo
✅ Hon. Nestor Plantig
✅ Hon. Cresencio Arcosa
✅ Mr. Donnie Degala
✅ Mr. Benny De Asis
✅ Kgwd. Emelyn Villanueva
✅ Kgwd. Lapu Salazar
✅ Ms. Jenet Besedillas Ng
✅ Kgwd. Susan Bornales
✅ Kgwd. Morito Esteban
✅ Kgwd. Belen Degala
✅ Mr. Ricky Salvadico
✅ Engr. Bonnie Degala
✅ Brgy. Pasayan Officials led by Hon. Norly Plantig
✅ Neo Store

… and to everyone who, in one way or another, contributed to making this event possible and meaningful! 🌱💚

Your kindness and generosity inspired us all to keep working towards a stronger, more united, and progressive farming community.

💪 The Challenge: Let’s not stop here! UMA’s mission continues, and we invite more people to join us in supporting our local farmers and sustainable agriculture. Because when our farmers thrive, we all prosper. 🌾✨

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02/01/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from UMA! 🎉🌾

As we celebrate this season of joy and gratitude, let us reflect on the blessings of the past year and prepare for the opportunities ahead. 🌟💚

May your homes be filled with love, peace, and prosperity this Christmas, and may the New Year bring abundant harvests and shared success for all. 🌾🌟

🎁 Challenge:

Let us commit to working even harder, staying united, and uplifting one another as we strive for progress and abundance in 2025. 💪🤝

🌱 "The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit." 🌳

Together, let’s sow seeds of hope and harvest a future of abundance for all. 🌟✨

🎄💚 From your UMA family, we wish you a season of blessings and a fruitful New Year! 🌟🎉

12/11/2024

Pahibalo!📢

Maun aga sa tanan. :)

Bc may are diri sa aton mga members nga interested kag willing magtanom sang balinghoy kag camote.

Kadto ln kamo didto kag magkuha kanday Kagawad Toto Esteban sa Biaga.

Nagapa-harvest kita didto sang balinghoy kag camote.

Kuha kamo didto sang kahoy sang balinghoy kag galay sang kamote kag magtanom para mapadamo naton ini sila sa aton association kag sa aton barangay.

Makabulig ini sila sa tigulutom kag sa padayon nga pagmahal sang mga balaklon kag pagka-on sa merkado.

Pued mn ini sila naton mapaka-on sa aton mga kasapatan qn kinahanglanon.

Salamat. :)

10/10/2024

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