May 23, 2025

Tag: Farmers Support

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Hastens Rice Stock Disposal to Aid Farmers

    In a strategic move to alleviate warehouse congestion and support local farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has initiated the rapid disposal of rice stocks held by the National Food Authority (NFA). This action follows a food security emergency declaration and aims to expedite the purchase of palay from local farmers at…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Former DILG Secretary Advocates for Broader Farmer Assistance and Food Security Initiatives

    In a recent press briefing held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), strongly advocated for a more comprehensive support system for farmers. Speaking at the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas event on February 15, 2025, Abalos emphasized the importance of…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • Former DILG Secretary Advocates for Enhanced Farmer Support and Food Security

    In a recent press briefing in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), strongly advocated for a more robust support system for farmers. Speaking at the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas event on February 15, 2025, Abalos emphasized the importance of expanding…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Agusan del Norte’s Santiago Town Receives P5-M E-Kadiwa Grant for Agricultural Boost

    In a significant boost to local agriculture, the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) has awarded a PHP5 million E-Kadiwa grant to the municipality of Santiago in Agusan del Norte. The grant was officially handed over on January 3, 2025, by DA-13 Regional Executive Director Arlan Mangelen to Mayor Zenaida Lim and Municipal Agriculturist Fe…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara