The country can expect more research and development projects for agriculture and other technologies that would benefit Filipino farmers and fishermen once Partido Reporma presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III get the...
Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former House Speaker and Taguig Representative Alan Peter Cayetano have vowed to pursue a higher budget for the agriculture sector should they win in the senatorial race in the May 2022 elections. Both senatorial candidates also said that among...
In recent years, many folks who are stuck at home have had extra time to accommodate new hobbies and ventures that encourage personal growth, generate extra income, or ease pandemic tension and burnout. Farming, among other things, has been a boon to people during these trying times. Cristina...
Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero wants the province to become the top producer of Abaca fiber in the Bicol region following the inauguration of the Philippine Fiber Industry and Development Authority’s (PhilFIDA) new facilities in Juban...
In 2020, the GALING-PCAARRD (Good Agri-aqua Livelihood Initiatives Towards National Goals) was introduced by the DOST-PCAARRD as a response to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic posed to the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector. During a virtual presser, DOST-PCAARRD...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has forged a partnership with three private entities to ramp up the nationwide implementation of the Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program which promotes sustainable crop production and accessible and affordable goods for communities. (Photo courtesy of DA) A...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has defended its move to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar and 200,000 MT of galunggong, saying that its attached agencies' data showed supply deficiency of sugar and fish nationwide. (Screenshot from PTV) DA Sec. William Dar disclosed that the...
By Roselynn Jane C. Villa The pandemic made me pause my gardening activities but the oregano survived and today it is ushering in the ‘reopening’ of my garden. I started allotting a small space in our balcony to start an urban garden back in 2016. I said I wanted some fresh herbs within arms...
Presidential candidate Ernesto Abella, who once served as spokesperson of incumbent President Duterte, claimed that there are unthinkably poor Filipinos living in the latter's home region of Mindanao. Presidential candidate Ernesto Abella (Photo from PCOO) Abella made the revelation Thursday, Feb....
Presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Wednesday, Feb 16, said he will invest on strengthening academic and research institutions in agriculture in the country to ensure food security. PHOTO FROM IM MEDIA/ MANILA BULLETIN “I hope that someday, somehow, may...
Many are still unaware of the laborious process that food goes through before it reaches our dining tables. This is exactly why the DOST-PCAARRD (Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development) launched “Flavors of...
Emie Estialbo is a 25-year-old hydroponic lettuce farmer from Capiz. After losing her job as a teacher during the pandemic, Estiablo tried her hand at hydroponic farming. She won P50,000 in capital from the Department of Agriculture’s Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant, which she used to set up...
