ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA - The City Government of Angeles is bringing back its Gulayan sa Barangay program this September and October, offering free urban farming training to residents eager to grow their own food. These workshops teach practical skills like hydroponics, seedling production, organic fertilizer making, and recycled container gardening—perfect for highly urbanized areas like Angeles where traditional farming space is limited . The program runs through September and October with schedules in barangays like Amsic, Pampang, Mining, and Sapangbato . It empowers residents to grow fresh food even in small spaces, reinforcing the city's commitment to food security and sustainable living.
What You'll Learn and Where to Join
The workshops cover practical skills, including hydroponics—growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil, which allows for faster growth and fewer pest issues —basic seedling production for proper germination and transplanting, and organic fertilizer making using kitchen and backyard waste . Participants also learn recycled container gardening, using plastic cups and household containers to maximize limited spaces .
The schedule runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at designated barangay halls. September 9: Salapungan; September 10: Sapalibutad; September 16: Amsic; September 17: Pampang; September 23: Mining; September 24: Pulung Cacutud; September 30: Cut-Cut; October 1: Sapangbato. Interested residents should coordinate with their barangay hall to confirm the exact venue and registration details.
A City-Wide Push for Food Security
The Gulayan sa Barangay program is part of a broader national movement to strengthen food security at the community level. Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill to institutionalize the program, citing that 31.4% of Filipino households are moderately to severely food insecure . The program embodies the spirit of bayanihan, where neighbors help each other plant and share the harvest . With over 44,000 schools nationwide already participating in similar gardening initiatives, Angeles City's program brings this movement directly to residents' communities . Don't miss this chance to learn valuable skills and contribute to a greener, more food-secure Angeles City.
