President Marcos said that the Cabaruan Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Isabela is only one of the first undertakings in the government's list of projects that aim to boost the country's agriculture sector. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said...
President Marcos has assured Bicolanos that long-term plans to improve the region's agriculture sector are in place, particularly in Camarines Sur. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) During the distribution of government assistance in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday, June 7,...
State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies said that more incentives should be given to agricultural extension workers (AEW) to motivate them to reach farmers in far-flung areas. During an online webinar, PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Ivory Myka R. Galang noted that AEWs...
In spite of its critical importance to the nation's economy, the agriculture industry is confronting a pressing issue as a growing number of young people are shying away from pursuing careers in farming. A few tobacco farmers in Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur shared how challenging it was to pass on their...
President Marcos is pushing for area-specific ways of addressing the problems created by the El Niño phenomenon especially in hardest-hit provinces where a state of calamity has been declared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos jr. presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañang. (Photo from...
With its “economies of scale” now in place, an official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the administration of President Marcos is treading the right path in providing affordable rice in the market. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking in a Palace briefing,...
President Marcos has urged a long-time farmers' federation to help the government in improving the country's agriculture sector, particularly in terms of productivity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Betheena Unite) Stressing that the agriculture sector has long been neglected, Marcos...
Agriculture in the Philippines must be industrialized given the increasing demand, President Marcos said. Poultry megafarm of the San Miguel Foods in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur (Photo courtesy of PCO) Stressing that demand on agricultural products keeps rising amid various factors such as population...
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...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, Aug. 10, expressed the Philippines’ willingness to help Zimbabwe develop its agricultural sector to make it more food sufficient. (From left) Ambassador Constance Chemwayi of Zimbabwe and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during...
Enrico Batungbacal, a dedicated and skilled mango farmer, has spent over three decades cultivating his farm in Zambales, Philippines. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, his unwavering determination and love for farming have allowed him to overcome obstacles and establish a successful...
As the agriculture sector continues to intensify the fight against smuggling, a consumer group called for the immediate passage of Senate Bill 1688 which expands the coverage of the Republic Act (RA) 10845 or the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016. SMUGGLED onions weighing a total of 71,551...
