Tag: Agricultural Innovation

  • Laoag City Blends Agriculture and Tourism with Innovative Rice Paddy Art

    Laoag City is transforming its agricultural landscape into a tourist attraction by developing farm sites that showcase the beauty and innovation of farming. A notable project is the rice paddy art in Barangay Tangid, unveiled on February 4, 2025, which features the image of Mayor Michael Marcos Keon. This initiative not only promotes sustainable farming…

  • Laoag City Blends Art and Agriculture to Boost Tourism and Farmer Income

    Laoag City is transforming its agricultural landscape into a vibrant tourist attraction by developing farm tourism sites in collaboration with local farmers’ associations. This initiative not only aims to extend visitor stays but also seeks to enhance the livelihoods of local farmers, according to city agriculturist Sheila Opelac. She emphasized that farming is both an…

  • Philippine Rice Monitoring System Honored with Global Sustainability Award

    The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) has been recognized internationally, receiving the Special Award for Sustainability from the International Data Corporation Singapore (IDC). The accolade was announced at the Regional Future Enterprise Awards held in Singapore on November 19, 2024, and was accepted by Director Glenn Dela Cruz Estrada on behalf of the Department of…

  • Davao de Oro Joins Forces with State College to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

    In a significant move to bolster disaster resilience, Davao de Oro’s provincial government has entered into a strategic partnership with Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC). The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of agreement signed at the provincial capitol in Nabunturan on January 13, 2025, under the leadership of Governor Dorothy Gonzaga. The core…