Tag: DA
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DOLE and DA Boost TUPAD Program to Support Bicol’s Agricultural Communities
In a significant move to support the agricultural sector, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol have formalized a partnership to expand the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced workers (TUPAD) program. The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, at the DA Regional Office in Pili, Camarines Sur,…
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Government Aid for Kanlaon Volcano Victims Surpasses PHP123 Million
The Philippine government has extended over PHP123.69 million in aid to residents impacted by the recent activity of Mt. Kanlaon. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 11,883 families, totaling 45,526 individuals across 32 barangays in Western and Central Visayas, have been affected. All 9,571 families in need have received assistance, achieving a full…
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No Further Price Hikes Expected for Noche Buena and Agricultural Products, Say DTI and DA
In a recent joint market inspection at Guadalupe Public Market in Makati City, Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that there will be no additional price increases for Noche Buena items and agricultural products until the end of the year. This assurance comes as the holiday season…
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DOLE and DA Join Forces to Enhance Livelihood and Retail Initiatives
COLLABORATION. In a significant move to uplift the lives of Filipinos, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inked a memorandum of understanding at the DA Central Office in Quezon City on December 6, 2024. This partnership aims to amplify the impact of key government programs, promising better opportunities for more…
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