In August 11, 2015, marked another day in the history of Ilagan as the Department of Agriculture proclaimed the city as the new Corn Capital of the Philippines during its third cityhood anniversary. Former Sec. Proceso Alcala was represented by former Asec. Edilberto M. De Luna who travelled all the way to Ilagan to attend the momentous event.
Ilagan City is the 4th Largest City in the Philippines in terms of land area next to Zamboanga City, Puerto Prinsesa City and Davao City.
Equivalent to 155,767,000 kilos of corn per croppings enough for us to be the highest producer of quality corn in the Philippines
Corn Production in the Philippines
7,518,755.72
Our share to national is 2.07%
Corn Production in Region 2
1,801,194.10
Our share to the region is 8.65%
Corn Production in Province of Isabela
1,118,942.00
Our share to the province is 13.92%
Agriculture and fishery remains to be the main backbone of Ilagan’s economy. There are almost 38,716.50 hectares that are dedicated for agriculture suitable for crops, livestock and fish production.
SEASONAL CORN CALENDAR
Building a Dam and Irrigation System
to Help Farmers in Isabela, the
Philippines, Adapt to Climate Change,
2011–18
Free hybrid corn seeds distributed to farmers affected by continuous rain and other calamities.
MOISES C. ALAMO
Chief Agriculturist
DR. JAYSON C. GAÑGAN
City Veterinarian
PEDRO M. LUGO
City Cooperative Officer
(Farmers’ Cooperative)