Tag: Philippine Agriculture
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SRA Administrator Optimistic About Sugar Industry’s Future Amid Strong Stakeholder Support
BACOLOD CITY – Pablo Luis Azcona, the head of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), expressed a positive outlook for the sugar industry following a meeting with key stakeholders on January 21, 2025. The gathering, held at the SRA office in Bacolod City, focused on discussing Sugar Order No. 2, which encourages the voluntary purchase of…
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Philippine Agriculture Attaches Praised for Enhancing Global Agri Exports
MANILA – On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended the significant contributions of Philippine agricultural attaches stationed around the world for their role in increasing the country’s agricultural exports. These diplomats, positioned in key markets such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States,…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Deogracias Victor Savellano
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep respect and admiration for the late Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a staunch…
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Philippine Agriculture Sector Sees Relief Amidst Challenges Under Marcos Administration
The Philippine agricultural sector, which faced a challenging year marked by natural disasters and disease outbreaks, has seen some relief thanks to swift actions by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration through the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. praised the DA’s efforts in tackling issues like El Niño, La Niña,…
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Philippine Agriculture Sector Sees Relief Amid Challenges Through Swift Government Action
In a year marked by significant challenges for the Philippine agricultural sector, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has taken decisive steps to mitigate the impact of these difficulties. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended the DA team for their efforts in navigating through issues such…
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Philippine Departments of Agriculture and Trade Join Forces to Enhance Agri Exports
In a strategic move to elevate the Philippines’ agricultural exports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have formalized a partnership. This collaboration, announced on December 16, 2024, aims to not only increase the volume of agricultural exports but also to establish an Agri-Export Helpdesk in the coming year.…
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Philippine Departments of Agriculture and Trade Join Forces to Enhance Agri Exports and Launch Helpdesk
In a significant move to elevate the Philippines’ agricultural exports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have formalized a partnership. This collaboration, announced on December 16, 2024, aims to not only increase the export of agricultural products but also to establish an Agri-Export Helpdesk in the coming year.…
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Bicol Region to Distribute Nearly 4,000 Land Titles and Debt Relief to Farmers
LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Bicol Region is preparing to hand out 3,961 land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) to 3,296 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) this Tuesday. The event, set to take place at the Legazpi City…
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Negros Oriental Enhances ASF Prevention with Biosafety Officers
In a proactive move to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), Negros Oriental has stationed barangay biosafety officers (BBOs) in 22 of its municipalities and cities. Jaymar Vilos, a spokesperson for the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), revealed that each local government unit (LGU) has assigned three BBOs to keep a close watch on…
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