Tag: Agricultural Development
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Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department, Receives Livestock Truck in Return
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with the signing of a deed of donation, facilitated by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In a reciprocal gesture, the DA…
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Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department in Exchange for Livestock Truck
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with a deed of donation signed by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In return, the DA provided Dingras with a livestock…
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Philippine Fiber Industry Calls for Mandatory Licensing to Uphold Quality Standards
In a move to safeguard the integrity of the fiber industry, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is pushing for all fiber traders to secure a government-issued license. This initiative, highlighted by Andy Baco, the regulatory head of PhilFIDA, aims to enforce stringent quality controls across the sector. Baco emphasized that only licensed traders…
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House of Representatives Honors Late DA Undersecretary Savellano with Condolences
The House of Representatives recently passed House Resolution 2165, offering heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Deogracias Victor Savellano, who served as Undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture and previously as Deputy Speaker. Savellano, who died on January 7, 2025, at the age of 65, was remembered for his dedication to public service…
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President Marcos Mourns Loss of Dedicated Public Servant, DA Undersecretary Savellano
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. Savellano, who was 65, was remembered by Marcos as a true public servant and a close friend whose dedication to the people he served was unwavering. Marcos extended…
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New Ethnobotanical Center in Tarlac Aims to Enhance Agricultural Skills of Aeta Communities
In a significant move to uplift the agricultural capabilities of local farmers and fisherfolk, particularly the Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office III, and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) have joined forces. They signed memoranda of agreement on December 13,…
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DA Enhances Agricultural Business Initiatives for Misamis Oriental Farmers
In Cagayan de Oro City, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out its Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program, benefiting over 125 farmers in Misamis Oriental. Mark Anthony Lagamon, who oversees operations, planning, and evaluation for SAAD in the region, highlighted that the program encompasses projects in vegetable, egg, livestock, and corn production.…
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TAO Corp. Launches Full Hybrid Rice Initiative in Northern Samar
In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity, TAO Corp., a leading food corporation, has initiated a 100 percent hybrid rice production program in Northern Samar. The program, named Rice-to-Rise, targets the towns of Laoang and Las Navas, aiming to cultivate 500 hectares of land. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the provincial economic development and…
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Central Visayas Explores New Fiber Sources to Meet Global Demand
In response to the soaring global demand for fiber, particularly in the electronics and automotive sectors, the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate alternative fiber sources in Cebu. Lionel Abella, a fiber development officer with PhilFIDA in Cebu, highlighted the focus on sisal and salago as viable alternatives to the increasingly…
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