Tag: Rural Development
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Revolutionizing Rural Economies: 200 Port Projects Set to Transform the Philippines
In a significant move to enhance economic inclusivity and sustainability, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced the ongoing development of approximately 200 social and farm-to-market port projects across the Philippines. This initiative, part of the Marcos administration’s ‘Build, Better, More’ Program, is set to be completed by 2028, according to DOTr Undersecretary for Maritime…
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Albay’s Agrarian Group Secures P680K for Agro-Enterprise Boost
In a significant move to enhance rural livelihoods, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Albay has announced a substantial investment of PHP680,000 in the Tinapian Farmers and Fishermen Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TFFMPC). This initiative, part of the Village Level Farm-Focused Enterprise Development (VLFED) project, is set to be awarded in March and aims to uplift…
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DAR’s P8-B VISTA Initiative Set to Transform Rural Agriculture and Promote Sustainability
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has launched the Value-chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities (VISTA) Project, a significant initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Region 12 (Soccsksargen). This PHP8.02-billion project, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is designed to…
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BuCor and PEZA Push for Mimaropa’s Inclusion in Luzon’s Economic Growth Zone
In a strategic move to boost economic development, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are advocating for the inclusion of Mimaropa’s island provinces in the Luzon Economic Growth Area. This initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed at transforming the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in…
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Philippines Boosts Free WiFi Program with PHP7.5 Billion Budget for 2025
MANILA – The budget for the Free WiFi for All initiative has been significantly increased to PHP7.5 billion for the year 2025, according to a statement from Makati City 2nd District Representative Luis Campos Jr. This substantial increase is set to facilitate the expansion of public WiFi hotspots across the nation, with a particular focus…
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Philippines and Israel Forge Ahead in Agricultural Innovation Partnership
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development and innovation, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of the Philippines has solidified a strategic alliance with Israel. The partnership was discussed during a meeting in Quezon City on January 15, 2025, between DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III and Israel’s Ambassador Ilan Fluss, focusing on enhancing agricultural…
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Marcos Administration Distributes Nearly 195,000 Land Titles to Farmers
In a significant move to combat hunger and poverty, the Marcos administration has distributed 194,111 land titles to farmers across the Philippines, according to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the initiative, which saw the distribution of these titles to 186,290 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) over the past two…
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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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Agricultural Development Program Expands to Benefit More Farmers in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program is planning to broaden its reach to include 10 more regions in Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte by the fiscal years 2026-2028. Currently, the initiative supports 28 farmers’ associations and has reached over 700 farmers in 14 key municipalities within…
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Antique Province Illuminates 300 Villages with P300-M Solar Streetlight Initiative
In a significant move towards sustainable development, the provincial government of Antique has launched a PHP300 million solar streetlight project aimed at enhancing the quality of life in 300 villages. Governor Rhodora Cadiao, who spearheaded the initiative, emphasized the project’s role in promoting renewable energy within the province. On November 11, 2024, Cadiao briefed village…
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