The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed its second money laundering case against Silverlion Livestock Trading Corp. for its allegedly illegal solicitation of investments from the public. A joint complaint was filed last June 4 by the SEC and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)...
Sen. Cynthia Villar is pushing for the passage of the bill that seeks to advance the development, promotion, and competitiveness of the livestock, poultry, and dairy industries in the country. Senate Bill No. 2558 or “An Act Strengthening the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Development and...
From let: Ms. Rungphech 'Rose' Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines; alongside Usec. Deogracias Victor Savellano, Undersecretary for Livestock at the Department of Agriculture; and Dr. Jonathan Vergara Sabiniano, Program Director of the National Livestock...
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited a connection between children's learning outcomes and the high prices of meat, which contribute to protein deficiency and in turn, malnutrition. Villar mentioned this in her sponsorship of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2558 under Committee Report No. 193, or...
The country’s chicken output increased in the third quarter to 464,970 metric tons, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. According to the PSA data, this reflects an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the 454,380 metric tons output recorded from July to September last year. Central...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government recently turned over P3.4-million worth of assistance to livestock and poultry farmers from three towns and five cities in the second and third districts of Negros Occidental affected by typhoon “Odette” in 2021. BENEFICIARIES receive livelihood...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) have filed a money laundering complaint against Silverlion Livestock Trading Corporation which was found to be illegally soliciting investments from the public. Through Deputized AMLC Financial Investigators,...
Samuel Mercader, owner of the Mercader’s Dairy Farm, grazing his buffalo. ( Mercader’s Dairy Farm) Samuel Mercader is a 48-year-old farmer who owns Mercader’s Dairy Farm in Brgy. San Agustin, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. Despite not having the opportunity to pursue a formal education, Samuel's...
Livestock, particularly goats, sheep, and cattle, serve as important sources of income and sustenance, contributing significantly to the country's agricultural industry. However, there are also challenges to overcome when raising them, especially during the dry season when forage grasses become...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol recently conducted a forum for Barangay Livestock Aides (BALAs) in preparation for the ill-effects of the El Niño phenomenon. A total of 1,289 BALAs attended the forum that was graced by Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado at the Bohol Cultural Center in...
Jet Serrano, an IT professional at a financial technology company, took an unexpected detour from his corporate career to go on a new path as a farmer. Growing up, Jet's parents instilled in him the value of farming, as they themselves dreamed of retiring on a farm and leading simple lives....
BACOLOD CITY – The Sagay City government distributed pigs and free-range chicken to farmers and graduates of the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBRP) on Tuesday, July 11, amid the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF) and hog cholera that affected some parts of the province. The...
