Tag: farmers
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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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New P15-M Irrigation Canal in Pangasinan Set to Aid 800 Farmers
In Malasiqui, Pangasinan, a new irrigation lateral canal, valued at PHP15 million, has been completed to support approximately 800 farmers in the Barangays of Buenlag and Banaoang in Calasiao. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) spearheaded the construction of this 660-meter canal. According to Geffrey Catulin, the acting regional manager of NIA Ilocos Region, the new…
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Davao City Plans to Boost Cacao Production with 50,000 Seedling Distribution
In an effort to enhance local cacao production, the City Agriculturist Office (CAgro) in Davao City is set to distribute 50,000 cacao seedlings to farmers this year. Fe Oguio, the cacao focal person at CAgro, announced that the seedlings, sourced from the Department of Agriculture, will be distributed by the end of the second quarter.…
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DSWD Grants P900K to Boost Livelihood of Davao Farmers
In a significant move to support local agriculture, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) has disbursed PHP900,000 to two farmers’ associations in Paquibato District, Davao City. This initiative, announced by the 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) on Friday, aims to enhance the economic conditions of the farming communities. The Pegdalahan Tribes…
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DSWD Grants P900,000 to Boost Livelihood of Davao Farmers
In a significant move to support local agriculture, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) has disbursed a total of PHP900,000 to two farmers’ associations in Paquibato District, Davao City. This initiative was announced by the 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) on February 12, 2025. The Pegdalahan Tribes Farmers Sustainable Livelihood Program…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Urges Direct Market Sales of Onions to Control Prices
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has called on onion farmers and traders to take their initial harvests straight to local markets, bypassing cold storage facilities. This directive, announced by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aims to curb the rising retail prices of onions as the country anticipates the peak harvest season and…
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Congressman Advocates for Broader Tech Support in Agriculture to Boost Farmer Productivity
In a recent statement, Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco, who leads the House Committee on Information and Communication Technology, has urged for the expansion of technology-driven agricultural initiatives across the nation. Tiangco emphasized the importance of equipping farmers with modern tools and knowledge to enhance their productivity and financial gains. Tiangco pointed out the success of…
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Currimao, Ilocos Norte Launches Free Life Insurance for 1,250 Farmers and Fishers
In a significant move to support its agricultural community, the Currimao municipal government in Ilocos Norte has initiated a program to provide free life insurance to 1,250 farmers and fishers. This initiative, led by Mayor Edward Quilala, aims to offer financial security to the families of these essential workers in times of unexpected loss. The…
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More Than 200,000 Farmers Gain Land Ownership in 2024 Through Agrarian Reform
In a significant stride towards agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced that 203,839 farmers across the Philippines received land titles in 2024. This distribution included 211,751 titles, with 134,736 being electronic and 77,015 as certificates of land ownership award, all part of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program’s land acquisition and distribution efforts.…
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Philippines Distributes Over 200,000 Land Titles to Farmers in 2024
In a significant move to bolster agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in the Philippines distributed 211,751 land titles to 203,839 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the nation in 2024. This distribution included 134,736 electronic titles and 77,015 certificates of land ownership under the regular land acquisition and distribution (LAD) components of the…
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