Early Life & Education
Ms. Dalisay A. Moya was born on September 8, 1962, in Barangay Angio, San Fabian, Pangasinan. She was the daughter of Mr. Artemio A. Aquino and Ms. Juana L. Madrono and demonstrated academic excellence early on—graduating as a consistent honor student (First Honor) in both elementary and secondary levels Facebook+12Pangasinan Official Website+12Pangasinan Official Website+12.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and later completed 48 units in the Master of Public Administration at the University of Luzon in Dagupan City. She is a registered agriculturist and qualified as a civil service professional Pangasinan Official Website+2Pangasinan Official Website+2.
Government Service & Career Progression
Ms. Moya began her public service journey on February 9, 1987, as an Artificial Breeding Technician in the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. Her career progressed steadily:
- 1990: Promoted to Agriculturist I
- 1991: Elevated to Senior Agriculturist
- 2003: Became Agricultural Center Chief I
- 2005: Took on the role of Assistant Provincial Agriculturist
- 2018: Sworn in as the Provincial Agriculturist of Pangasinan SunStar Publishing Inc.+9Pangasinan Official Website+9Pangasinan Official Website+9.
Recognitions & Awards
Ms. Moya’s dedication earned her significant recognitions:
- PAGASA Award, Civil Service Commission Honor Awards Program, 2016—presented by President Rodrigo Duterte Pangasinan Official Website+2Pangasinan Official Website+2.
- Named a Hall of Fame Awardee as Outstanding Provincial Agriculturist, while Pangasinan became a Quality Corn Achievers Hall of Famer, endorsed by the Department of Agriculture for the province’s exceptional corn quality, including low aflatoxin levels Philippine News Agency+1.
Leadership & Programs in Pangasinan Agriculture
1. KADIWA ng Pangulo Initiative
Under Ms. Moya’s leadership, the Provincial Agriculture Office has strengthened the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (and Kadiwa On-Wheels) programs, which bridge producers with consumers. From 2022 to 2024, the initiative benefited about 2,500 farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives, facilitated 97 Kadiwa-related events, and generated approximately ₱20 million in gross sales, with an estimated ₱4.45 million in consumer savings. The proceeds are being redirected into a trust fund aimed at agriculture development—supporting infrastructure like transport vehicles and storage facilities Philippine News Agency+1.
2. Livelihood & Marketing Support Projects
In 2024, the office conducted 155 food-processing training sessions for women’s associations across the province and held 18 additional trainings involving around 390 women from rural organizations. These initiatives equip communities with entrepreneurial and technical skills to improve productivity and livelihood Pangasinan Official Website.
Ms. Moya also led the “Kadiwa On-Wheels na Kapitolyo” project in partnership with multiple national agencies. By November 2024, it amassed ₱10,657,543 in sales, engaging 1,375 farmer-producers and MSMEs, and serving 26,657 consumers