The inter-agency body tasked to oversee and set the investment strategy of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund (CFITF) vowed to optimize the use of the coco levy fund for the benefit of the coconut farmers. In a statement Thursday, Feb. 24, the Department of Finance (DOF) said the Trust...
Calling himself the original "Mr. Palengke", presidential hopeful Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, Feb. 23 put a little over P5,000 in his pocket and made a grocery run in two public markets in Quezon City. He did so to find out for himself if the amount can cover meals for at least 30 days for...
SUMILAO, BUKIDNON — After marching for her in 2016, the Sumilao farmers of Bukidnon are once again supporting the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo, saying that her fight is the fight of people in the “laylayan (fringes of society).” A group of farmers marches with presidential...
Highlighting the importance of a “genuine” land reform program, peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) urged presidential candidates to present their categorical stance on land reform and free land distribution. In a press statement, KMP challenged the presidential candidates to...
Partido Reporma standard-bearer Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has assured Filipino farmers a wider state-funded program that would install solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) on their paddy fields and plantations. Senator Ping Lacson (Facebook) Lacson revealed this plan in a dialogue with farm leaders...
Vice presidential aspirant Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday vowed to push for the creation of a database of farmers and other cottage industry players in the Philippines for the proper identification and distribution of government assistance. media Sotto said it is imperative for the...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on Monday, Feb. 21 is ambivalent on the passage of the controversial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement when Congress goes on a limited six-day regular session after the May 2022 national elections before going on a ‘sinze die’...
Magsasaka party-list Rep. Argel Cabatbat called on the national government to begin the urgent distribution of fuel subsidies for farmers and fishermen amid the rapidly increasing prices of petroleum products. Magsasaka Partylist Rep. Argel Joseph Cabatbat (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) He is...
Vice presidential candidate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan declared in Pangasinan that, if elected, he would give priority attention to improving the lives of farmers and fishers to ensure food security in the country. (FILE PHOTO) In a multisectoral dialogue at the University of Pangasinan in...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan vowed to farmers in Benguet on Friday, Feb. 18, that he will continue the fight against smuggling of agricultural products into the country. Aspiring vice president Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan meets with farmers in Benguet to discuss...
By KHRISCIELLE YALAO Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso vowed on Thursday, Feb. 17, to fulfill his commitments to aid, support, and protect Filipino farmers in the Northern and Central Luzon if he wins in the upcoming elections. During his visit to San...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, Feb, 18 vowed to push for measures that will boost the development of the agriculture sector if and when she gains a new term in the chamber. This, as she felt humbled by the support committed by two farmers groups to her reelection bid in the Senate. Senator Risa...
