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President Marcos Urges Swift Agricultural Support for Farmers During Planting Season
In a directive issued from Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called upon the Department of Agriculture (DA) to expedite the delivery of essential support to farmers across the nation, emphasizing the importance of timely assistance during the current planting season. During a meeting with economic managers on Monday, the President made it clear…
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DAR Distributes Nearly 21,000 Land Titles and Condones Loans in Bicol Region in 2024
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform in Bicol (DAR-5) has successfully distributed close to 21,000 land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) to farmers across the six provinces of the region this year. This initiative was highlighted during a recent event in Legazpi City,…
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Thousands of Negros Oriental Farmers Gain from Loan Forgiveness Initiative
In a significant move to support agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), over 5,000 farmers in Negros Oriental have benefited from a loan condonation program in 2024. The initiative, led by Senator Imee Marcos and Governor Manuel Sagarbarria, saw the distribution of e-titles and certificates of loan condonation, relieving farmers of more than PHP692 million in debts.…
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NFA Aims to Boost Public Confidence and Aid More Filipinos During Christmas
The National Food Authority (NFA) is setting its sights on rebuilding trust and extending its reach to more Filipinos this Christmas season. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson shared these aspirations in a video message released on December 24, 2024, emphasizing the agency’s desire to assist more Filipinos and farmers by making NFA rice available to the…
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NFA Aims to Boost Public Confidence and Support More Filipinos During Christmas
The National Food Authority (NFA) is setting its sights on rebuilding trust and extending its reach to more Filipinos this Christmas season. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson shared his aspirations in a video message released on December 24, 2024, emphasizing the agency’s goal to assist more Filipinos and farmers by reintroducing NFA rice to the public…
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Debt Relief for Over 5,000 Farmers in Iloilo and Guimaras
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, over 5,200 farmers from Iloilo and Guimaras have been relieved of debts totaling PHP314.66 million. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) conducted a ceremony at the Iloilo Sports Complex on December 21, 2024, where they distributed 7,039 Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) covering 5,465.12…
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DAR Distributes Over 14,700 Land Titles and Condones Loans for Farmers in Camarines
In a significant move to empower farmers, the Department of Agrarian Reform-Bicol (DAR-5) handed out more than 14,700 land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) to farmers in the Camarines provinces. The distribution took place on December 20, 2024, at the Fuerte Camsur Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur, as part…
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Dinagat Farmers Receive P1.6-Million Kadiwa Grant for Refrigerated Van
In a significant boost to the agricultural sector of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) has awarded a PHP1.6-million grant under the Enhanced Kadiwa Program. The grant was handed over during a ceremony on December 17, 2024, led by DA-13 Regional Executive Director Arlan Mangelen to Libjo Mayor Melody Compasivo. The…
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MinDA Proposes Centralized Market to Enhance Livelihood of Mindanao Farmers
In a move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has unveiled plans for a centralized marketplace designed to uplift the livelihoods of farmers across Mindanao. This initiative was announced by MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno during the Farmers Summit held in Davao City, which saw the participation of 800 farmers from…
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Philippine Agriculture Department to Launch Affordable ‘Sulit’ and ‘Nutri’ Rice Varieties
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is set to introduce two new rice varieties, ‘sulit rice’ and ‘nutri rice’, as a special New Year’s gift to the public. These varieties will be available at reduced prices, with ‘sulit rice’ priced at PHP36 per kilogram and ‘nutri rice’ at PHP38 per kilogram.…
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