ILOILO CITY – South Korea recently inspected a greenhouse project at the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) here. Department of Agriculture (DA)-6 Regional Director Dennis Arpia said First Secretary Lee Jeoung Bin of the South Korean...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has turned over the first set of excavation equipment to irrigators’ associations (IA) to speed up and enhance local agricultural developments. In a statement, the NIA, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, announced the distribution of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian underscored the importance of local government units' (LGUs) role in addressing issues related to food inflation. In particular, the senator zeroed in on the adherence to Executive Order (EO) 41. According to Gatchalian, the said EO, signed by President Marcos...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has underscored the importance of private sector involvement in expediting the modernization of the local farm sector to enhance food production and ensure food security. For reason, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the government wants...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has began the construction of the irrigation project in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan to enhance agricultural and aquaculture livelihood opportunities for investors. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the P2.43-billion...
Prices of tilapia have slightly increased ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa disclosed on Monday, Dec. 11, that the price of the commodity went up from P140 to P145 this week. "Yung tilapia bahagyang tumaas ng limang piso...
There will be enough supply of agricultural commodities in the country during the holiday season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. The DA assured that there will be ample supply of food during the upcoming holiday season, saying that production of key commodities remain stable. "We can...
Senator Grace Poe called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take an active role in crafting policies and programs to promote animal welfare in the country. Poe recently filed Senate Bill No. 2458 which seeks to strengthen animal welfare standards, policies, rules and regulations,...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has expressed concerns over the Department of Agriculture's (DA) unfulfilled promise of lowered rice prices during the holiday season. Tulfo, the deputy majority leader for...
The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) has finally confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Health (DOH) chief Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday, December 5. The CA, led by its chairman Senate President...
Merry Christmas! You’ve probably been busy preparing for the merry holidays, but Christmas isn’t the only festive day to look forward to. Different localities celebrate their town festivals during December and showcase the product they're proud of the most at the same time. Here are some...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay says Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ought to be praised for linking up with the country biggest producers of palay (unhusked...
