Tag: National Tobacco Administration

  • President Marcos Mourns Loss of Dedicated Public Servant DV Savellano

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, describing him as a devoted public servant and a cherished friend. Savellano, who passed away at the age of 65 on January 7, 2025, was remembered for his unwavering commitment to the people he…

  • President Marcos Mourns Loss of Dedicated Public Servant, DA Undersecretary Savellano

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. Savellano, who was 65, was remembered by Marcos as a true public servant and a close friend whose dedication to the people he served was unwavering. Marcos extended…

  • National Tobacco Administration Rolls Out P16.6M ‘Gulayan, Manukan’ Initiative for Tobacco Farmers

    The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has initiated a PHP16.6 million project named ‘Gulayan at Manukan sa Barangay’ (GMB), aimed at supporting 2,224 tobacco farmers nationwide. The launch took place at the NTA Tobacco Farmers’ Training Building in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, where Gilbert Taguiam, the Cagayan Branch Manager of NTA, showcased the distribution of vegetable seeds…

  • Ilocos Norte’s 2,778 Tobacco Farmers Receive PHP16.67 Million in Production Support

    In a significant boost to the local tobacco industry, 2,778 farmers in Ilocos Norte have been granted production assistance totaling nearly PHP16.67 million for the 2024-2025 cropping season. Each farmer received PHP6,000 to aid their planting efforts, as confirmed by Randy Abella, the branch manager of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) in Ilocos Norte. The…

  • Laoag City Boosts Tobacco Farming with Extensive Support

    In a move to enhance agricultural productivity, Laoag City is actively promoting the cultivation of Virginia tobacco among its farmers. The city government is providing essential farming equipment such as water pumps, irrigation hoses, shedder machines, and hand tractors, along with fuel subsidies to mitigate the effects of rising oil prices. This initiative aims to…