Israel cacao production technology adoption in Filipinas Cacao Heritage Farm in Bunggo, Calamba, Laguna ( Danica Marollano) In an effort to strengthen the agricultural sector, a knowledge exchange event was held on August 30, 2023 with the theme “Knowledge Exchange on Transforming and Innovating...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Census of Agriculture and Fisheries 2022 in this province conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority is underway. About 62,000 respondents involved in farming, fishing, and aquaculture are the target of the census, PSA-Quezon officer Airene Pucyutan said....
The San Juan City local government on Tuesday, Sept. 5, inspected the prices of rice being sold in Agora Market as part of its efforts in ensuring the strict compliance of rice sellers and retailers with the national government's rice price ceiling order. Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior...
Eggplant farming can be a profitable business. ( Jerry D'Agri Integrated Farm ) Jerry Mar Rafael is a 28-year-old farmer from San Mateo, Isabela. While also serving as a firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection, Jerry is also the proud owner of Jerry D'Agri Integrated Farm. Born and raised in a...
Israel has shared its agricultural expertise with the Philippines in response to a call for assistance from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who is also the concurrent chief of the Department of Agriculture (DA). According to the Israeli Embassy in the Philippines, it...
Given its complicated nature and effect on supply and demand, Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian said on Saturday, Sept. 2 that the Palace-mandated price ceiling on rice should not be prolonged. "Kasi ang mangyayari diyan yung mga dealers o yung mga traders hindi magbebenta dahil ayaw nilang malugi...
A non-government organization composed of rice traders has expressed readiness to work with the government to provide consumers with affordable and quality rice after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s imposition of a price cap on rice. (Keith Bacongco/File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In...
Guadaleva Ballogan Coteng is the owner of Purest Heart Apiary in Itogon, Benguet. ( Purest Heart Apiary) Guadaleva Ballogan Coteng, owner of the Purest Heart Apiary, is a passionate beekeeper in Itogon, Benguet. As she addresses the pressing issue of inadequate local honey supply, her efforts align...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to use available legal tools to keep rice affordable in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the directive during a meeting with the Department of Agriculture...
The apiary is located in the mountainous region of Itogon. ( Purest Heart Apiary) Born in a mining community in Itogon, Benguet, Guadaleva Ballogan Coteng, 28, fondly known as Guada, is recognized as the “Lady Beekeeper of the North” by the beekeeping community. Guada is an inspiration in the...
(Unsplash) Where will the Department of Agriculture (DA) spend its P50-million confidential fund under their 2024 budget? In the fight against agricultural smuggling. DA officials gave this answer during the agency's recent hearing on their proposed budget for next...
State-owned Philippine Guarantee Corp. (Philguarantee) has teamed up with the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Inc. to provide support to the local farming sector. Alberto Pascual, Philguarantee president and chief executive officer, announced the signing of a guarantee agreement...
