Filipino farmers can expect the government's full support amid the challenges brought about by both man-made and natural disasters, especially the El Niño phenomenon, President Marcos said. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos told farmers in a ceremonial palay harvesting and distribution of...
The Philippines has produced a record-high 20 million metric tons of rice in 2023, beating by 1.5 percent the country’s rice production in the same period in 2022, President Marcos said on Saturday, Feb. 3. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications...
The government of Norway, in collaboration with sustainable crop nutrition solutions specialist, Yara Fertilizers Philippines, Inc. (Yara), has been aiding Filipino farmers jack up productivity at their farm lands while shifting on their technology use to solar-powered water pumps. Via the “Agos...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to help rice farmers. MB File Photo Marcos directed DA officials to use the excess collection beyond the P10-billion requirement to provide drying,...
President Marcos has tasked the departments of Agriculture and Finance to expedite the release of financial assistance for farmers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the call while he was distributing confiscated smuggled rice in Roxas City, Capiz on...
President Marcos has approved and ordered the release of P12.7 billion for the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) to help about 2.3 million small rice farmers amid agricultural challenges in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) Marcos, who made the order on...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the distribution of various government assistance that benefited students, micro and small entrepreneurs, and local farmers groups during a visit to Pampanga province on Monday, July 17. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hands over P134.2-million check...
By Henrylito D. Tacio The municipality of Bansalan is touted as “the green town of Davao del Sur.” No one can contest the fact. After all, it is home to several farms that practice ecologically-sound and environment-friendly systems. In barangay Kinuskusan, there is a training center that has...
By Henrylito D. Tacio I had been to Agusan del Sur at least two times already – that was when I still worked for a non-governmental organization. Then this year, my good friend, Dr. Johnvie B. Goloran, invited me to attend the Naliyagan Festival, now in its 31st year. I had heard about it before....
By Henrylito D. Tacio When you go to Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, there’s a farm that is becoming popular as a tourist destination. It is the Silvano Farm, located in Purok 27 of Barangay Poblacion, a few kilometers away from the town proper. The whole farm measures about two hectares. One-half...
Senators on Friday, July 7, welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s signing into law of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the bill “is good news” for the country’s farmers as this would relieve the burden of Comprehensive...
Despite being freed from their agrarian debt, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipino farmers that the government would continue supporting them as he highlighted the importance of the country's agriculture sector. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)*...
