May 23, 2025

Tag: livelihood

  • Revolutionizing Palawan’s Farms: DAR’s Game-Changing Support Boosts Agricultural Output

    In a significant boost to Palawan’s agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has been instrumental in enhancing farm productivity through the provision of vital equipment and comprehensive training. This initiative, captured in a recent photo of members from the Malalong Multi-Purpose Cooperative testing a new farm tractor, underscores DAR’s ongoing commitment to uplifting…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Spain Allocates PHP45 Million to Boost Livelihood and Climate Resilience in BARMM

    The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) has committed PHP45 million (USD780,000) to support agricultural and climate resilience initiatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This funding will be channeled through the World Food Programme (WFP) to aid approximately 28,000 individuals, with a special focus on indigenous women in the region.…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Antique Vice Governor Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters

    Antique Vice Governor Edgar Denosta has made a heartfelt plea to the Supreme Court to reassess its ruling that permits commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishermen. In a recent interview, Denosta expressed concerns that the decision could lead to the depletion of fish stocks and severely…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Benguet’s Green Initiative: Fruit Seedlings Boost Reforestation and Livelihood

    In Benguet, the provincial government is actively promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth through the distribution of fruit tree seedlings. The Benguet Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) is at the forefront of this initiative, focusing on the cultivation and distribution of seedlings such as guyabano and coffee varieties, including robusta and arabica. Fernando Siadto,…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • OTOP Initiative Enhances Livelihood for Loom Weavers in Antique’s Bugasong

    In the heart of Antique province, the town of Bugasong has seen a significant uplift in the lives of its loom weavers thanks to the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program. Mario Manzano, the head of the Bagtason Loom Weavers Association (BLWA), shared that the local government has pinpointed loom weaving, especially the creation of…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • New 62-Foot Tuna Fishing Vessel Enhances Livelihood for Laoag City Fishermen

    In a significant move to enhance the fishing industry in Ilocos Norte, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has handed over a new 62-foot tuna handline fishing boat to the 33B Fishermen’s Association in Laoag City. The ceremony, which took place on December 26, 2024, marked the transfer of…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • DOT Chief Advocates for Sustainable Tourism to Boost Livelihoods

    At the National Ecotourism Summit held in Pasay City, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco emphasized the critical need to balance tourism growth with the conservation of natural resources. This balance, she argued, is essential for enhancing livelihood opportunities and ensuring sustainability. The summit, which took place on December 16, 2024, at Conrad Manila, saw…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • 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…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual