PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A farmer was killed and his older brother was injured in a lightning strike in Sitio Colasan, Barangay Dugpa, Pinukpuk, Kalinga on Thursday, May 29. Police identified the fatality as Zaldy Borja, 22. Investigation said Zaldy and older brother Armando, 24, were cleaning their...
President Marcos said the government is studying the imposition of a floor price for palay to ensure rice farmers are protected from losses due to erratic market prices. MPC Photo In a dialogue with farmers in Bulacan on Wednesday, May 28, the President said the government is modeling it after the...
President Marcos’ “bold reset” of his administration should include direct and regular consultations with the country’s basic sectors, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) and the National Trade Union Center of the Philippines (NTUC PHL) said on Monday, May 26 In a statement, the groups...
Former Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary Leonardo Montemayor on Saturday, May 24, expressed dismay over the retention of key cabinet officials behind Executive Order (EO) No. 62, saying the Marcos Administration appears to be sidelining Filipino farmers in its ongoing leadership revamp....
POPE LEO XIV (CBCP NEWS) An agricultural group has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, saying his chosen name carries deep meaning for Filipino farmers and workers. In a statement released on May 9, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said the...
The SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program was established in line with SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s mission to help Filipino farmers become more self-sufficient and productive while contributing to local food security. Rooted in his core values, the program has...
Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo issued a warning against the possible exploitation of small-scale seaweed farmers and fisherfolk by traders, even before such incidents have been officially reported. Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo Speaking at a recent press conference in Zamboanga City, Tulfo called...
President Marcos has launched a program where farmers can borrow capital at a low interest to help them boost their productivity. Marcos launched the Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid (APP) Program during his visit in Mindanao on Friday, April 11. "Sa ilalim ng Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program, maaari na po...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan is hopeful that the Sagip Saka Act would bring more revenues to farmers and fisherfolk as more local government units (LGUs) are agreeing to buy directly from farmers. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Kiko Pangilinan) “At kung ganito ang...
Malacañang has assured farmers in Nueva Ecija that the government will keep buying their rice produce, but asked them to wait for their turn as the National Food Authority (NFA) is currently dealing with a long list of farmers. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has underscored the need to keep farmers happy with their earnings amid the National Food Authority's (NFA) plan to sell rice price at P35 per kilo. “Ensuring...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Harris English held off hard-charging Sam Stevens to win the Farmers Insurance Open by one shot Saturday, Jan. 25, securing his fifth career PGA Tour victory with a 1-over 73 in challenging weather at Torrey Pines. Harris English hits his tee shot on the second hole on the South...
