Tag: government support

  • BFAR Confirms Robust Milkfish Supply in Pangasinan Despite Recent Typhoons

    The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Ilocos Region (BFAR-1) has reassured the public of a steady supply of milkfish, or bangus, in Pangasinan, despite the typhoons that have battered the region in recent months. This assurance comes in response to concerns about potential shortages and price increases in the Dagupan City public…

  • Surigao del Norte’s Agricultural Community Engages in Post-SONA Forum

    In a significant gathering in Surigao City, nearly 500 farmers and fisherfolk from Surigao del Norte came together for the 2024 Post-State of the Nation Address Forum. The event, orchestrated by the Presidential Communications Office in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency and the Department of Agriculture in Region 13, focused on the theme ‘Masaganang…

  • Over 5,000 Antique Households Set to Graduate from Pantawid Program

    In Antique, more than 5,000 families participating in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are on the brink of completing the initiative by the end of 2024. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Pantawid Provincial Link, announced that 5,378 out of the targeted 6,977 households have been evaluated as ready to leave the program, having achieved self-sufficiency and…

  • President Marcos Jr.’s Visit to Catanduanes Lifts Spirits of Typhoon Victims

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made a significant impact on the residents of Catanduanes during his visit on November 19, 2024, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). His presence was a beacon of hope for the typhoon-affected community, as he conducted an aerial survey to evaluate the damage and engaged directly with…

  • Negros Occidental’s Agricultural Sector Boosts Efficiency with New Rice Machinery

    In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) has distributed rice machinery and equipment valued at PHP217.076 million to 50 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental. The distribution took place during a ceremony at the Provincial Capitol grounds…

  • Ilonggo OFWs Transition to Teachers with Government Support

    In a significant move to support returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out the ‘Sa ‘Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir’ (SPIMS) program, benefiting 33 former Ilonggo OFWs who have passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and joined the public school system. The initiative, aimed at reintegrating…