Tag: Food Security
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DSWD Expands ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Eastern Visayas, Adds 800 More Families
In a significant move to combat hunger and malnutrition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has broadened its ‘Walang Gutom’ initiative. The program, which is a key component of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration, now includes an additional 800 families, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 31,774 in…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Predicts Lower Rice Prices Following Increased Investments
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that the recent amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are expected to lower rice prices within the next year or two. The changes, enacted through Republic Act 12078, also known as the Agricultural Tariffication Act, were signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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President Marcos Signs Law to Boost Rice Industry and Stabilize Prices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law aimed at enhancing the rice industry and ensuring stable food supplies while reducing rice prices. The signing took place in Malacañang, where Marcos emphasized the importance of the new legislation, Republic Act 12078, also known as the Agricultural Tariffication Act. This act extends the Rice…
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AGRI Party-list Urges Bicam to Maintain 2025 Agriculture Budget
MANILA – The AGRI Party-list has called on the bicameral conference committee to preserve the agriculture sector’s budget in the 2025 General Appropriations Bill. They argue that any reduction could undermine the Marcos administration’s food security goals and the livelihoods of millions of Filipinos. AGRI Party-list Representative Wilbert Lee emphasized the importance of supporting local…
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NIA Hosts 13th Irrigators Congress in Davao to Boost Sustainable Irrigation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) kicked off its 13th NIA-Irrigators Association Congress in Davao City on December 2, 2024, drawing over 300 members from the Davao Region and NIA’s central office. The two-day event, which concluded on Tuesday, aimed to tackle sustainability issues and enhance inter-agency collaboration to improve irrigation systems across the region. Jimmy…
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Camiguin Rolls Out ‘AKAP’ Program for Subsidized Rice to Low-Income Families
In a move to bolster food security, the province of Camiguin has initiated the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), aimed at providing affordable rice to families with limited income. The program’s rollout began on Tuesday in Mambajao town, where the provincial government started registering eligible households. Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo emphasized that…
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Negros Information Officers Called to Combat Rice Wastage
In a concerted effort to address the rice production shortfall in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has called upon public information officers in Negros Oriental to play a pivotal role in reducing rice wastage. This appeal was made by Alejandro Rafal, the newly appointed assistant regional director for operations and extension of the…
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Baguio’s 3,000 Backyard Farmers Boost Food Security Amid Disasters
In Baguio City, approximately 3,000 residents are actively involved in backyard livestock farming, significantly contributing to the city’s food security, especially during emergencies. Marcelina Tabelin, the supervising agriculturist at the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO), emphasized the importance of this local production. She noted that these farmers raise a variety of animals including chickens,…
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