BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The Department of Agriculture has officially declared this province as the Ginger Capital of the Philippines.
Gov. Jose V. Gambito thanked the DA for the recognition that he said honors the dedication and resilience of the province’s farmers.
The recognition is not just a victory for the province but also a triumph for every Novo Vizcayano farmer who works hard, he added.
Gambito said perseverance and unity in communities truly bear fruit.
"We will continue to provide support and opportunities to further develop the ginger industry in Nueva Vizcaya and ensure that our farmers achieve even greater progress,” Gambito said.
The declaration was formalized through Administrative Order No. 8, Series of 2025, signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
Nueva Vizcaya, the "Gateway to Cagayan Valley," serves as the primary source of ginger not only within the province but also across Luzon, especially Metro Manila.
The province is also a major agricultural trading hub in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) and facilitated the trade of 14,753.51 metric tons (MT) of ginger in 2024.
The province ranked first in ginger production in 2024 with a total production volume of 7,140.76 MT and is home to approximately 5, 010 ginger growers.
With a total land area of 862.82 hectares planted with ginger, Nueva Vizcaya achieved an average yield of 7.42 MT per hectare in 2024.