Valencianon

Congrats Sir Florante "Tengy" J. Vicuña as our Gawad Saka Outstanding Coconut Farmer 2026!!! 🌴💚🧉

𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄: 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑

The Local Government Unit of Valencia proudly congratulates 𝐌𝐫. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐉. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐮ñ𝐚 for being recognized as the 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 for the Negros Island Region (NIR).

Mr. Vicuña continues to demonstrate that dedication, innovation, and perseverance are key ingredients to success in agriculture. What started as a modest 5-hectare farmland has grown into a sustainable coconut-based diversified farm integrated with cacao, fruit-bearing trees, livestock, and aquaculture—providing multiple livelihood opportunities and promoting long-term farm sustainability.

Through his renowned agritourism destination, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩, he has become an inspiration to many by promoting the connection between agriculture, tourism, and environmental stewardship. His efforts have not only showcased the value of local farming but also contributed to employment generation and community development in Valencia.

Committed to sustainable agriculture, Mr. Vicuña adopts eco-friendly farming practices such as vermicomposting, organic fertilization, and natural farm resource recycling, transforming his farm into a model of innovation and responsible farming.

His remarkable journey reflects passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to agriculture. Truly, Mr. Florante J. Vicuña is a source of pride and inspiration for the people of Valencia, Negros Oriental, and the entire farming community.

Congratulations, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐉. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐚!

Congrats to our Valencianon Kumite Champion Izaq Edris Vicuña of JKA NKK Valencia who recently won at the Subic Traditional Karate Open 2023 (Advance 9-11 Years Old Category) 👏🏽