Tag: Agricultural Support
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Cordillera Farmers Equipped to Combat Frost Effects on Crops
In the highlands of the Cordillera region, farmers are well-prepared to mitigate the impact of frost on their crops, thanks to support from the Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR). Aida Pagtan, head of the DA-CAR Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Service, highlighted the various tools provided to farmers, including sprinklers, water…
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Department of Agriculture to Distribute P1.3 Billion to Support 186,000 Bicol Farmers
In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a P1.3 billion cash aid program aimed at supporting 186,309 farmers across the Bicol region. This initiative was revealed by Lovella Guarin, the spokesperson for DA-Bicol, during a recent interview in Legazpi City. The funds, sourced from the 2024…
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Surigao City’s People’s Day Initiative Serves Over 2,000 Residents
Surigao City kicked off the third year of its People’s Day initiative on January 7, 2025, in Barangay Washington, providing essential services to more than 2,000 residents. The event, which took place on a Tuesday, offered a range of free services including health, dental, legal, agricultural, veterinary, and social support. The agricultural component of the…
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Ilocos Norte’s 2,778 Tobacco Farmers Receive PHP16.67 Million in Production Support
In a significant boost to the local tobacco industry, 2,778 farmers in Ilocos Norte have been granted production assistance totaling nearly PHP16.67 million for the 2024-2025 cropping season. Each farmer received PHP6,000 to aid their planting efforts, as confirmed by Randy Abella, the branch manager of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) in Ilocos Norte. The…
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Mati City Honored with Prestigious Kalasag and SGLG Awards
Mati City, located in Davao Oriental, has been celebrated for its outstanding achievements in governance and disaster management, receiving the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) and the Gawad Kalasag Seal. The awards were presented in ceremonies held in Davao City and Manila, respectively. City Administrator Alan Andrada and Charlemagne Bagasol, head of the City…
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Over 560 Hectares of Land Distributed to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Cordillera Region in 2024
In a significant move towards agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DAR-CAR) has successfully distributed over 562 hectares of land to 702 beneficiaries throughout the year 2024. The culmination of this effort was marked by a mass awarding ceremony held in Tabuk City, Kalinga on December 6, where beneficiaries…
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Laoag City Boosts Tobacco Farming with Extensive Support
In a move to enhance agricultural productivity, Laoag City is actively promoting the cultivation of Virginia tobacco among its farmers. The city government is providing essential farming equipment such as water pumps, irrigation hoses, shedder machines, and hand tractors, along with fuel subsidies to mitigate the effects of rising oil prices. This initiative aims to…
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DA Boosts Davao del Sur Farmers with P5-M Delivery Vehicles
In a move to enhance agricultural productivity and income, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 handed over three delivery vehicles valued at PHP5 million to the farmers of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The turnover took place on Monday, November 18, 2024, and is part of the ‘Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita’ program, aimed at…
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