The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has installed an irrigation system dependent on solar power in Isabela in a bid to help farmers suffering from drought during the dry season. DAR Sec. John Castriciones said the P1 million-worth project in Barangay Sinili in Santiago City will address the...
In the province of Isabela, you’ll find a farm that is more than just an area for food and animal production. In 2.8 hectares of land, RAMI’s Integrated Farm also offers training services that can accommodate hundreds of learners. The farm is an ATI-certified learning site for...
A technology business incubation agreement seeking to boost the food processing industry in the province of Isabela has been signed, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. (DOST Region II Isabela Facebook page) The agreement was signed by the officials of the Isabela State University...
Maria Isabela Galeria (Instagram) Fashion model Maria Isabela Galeria is one of the most-awaited candidates in the Miss Universe Philippines Competition this year. Her fans, however, were disappointed when she did not push her application in the national pageant. On Instagram, Galeria revealed why...
The long wait is over for the 575 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Isabela after they finally received their land titles from the government. LANDLESS NO MORE-- A total of 575 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Isabela after they finally received their land titles from the Department of...
The local government of Cauayan City, Isabela became the first LGU in the country to scrap the swab (RT-PCR) test for fully-vaccinated travelers. 16675 The move was welcomed by Cebu Pacific (CEB), hoping other LGUs would soon follow suit. Passengers are considered fully-vaccinated at least 14 days...
More than 500 farmers in Isabela and Cagayan are scheduled to receive land titles as well as agricultural support services from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) this coming weekend. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Agrarian Secretary Brother John Castriciones will distribute...
The Department of Agrarian Reform’s (DAR) efforts to bring “urban farming" to rural areas have inspired scholars in Isabela to establish a sustainable vegetable garden in their community. (Photo courtesy of DAR) Thirty-six Farm Business School (FBS) scholars from Diamantina SN Credit...
Once vaccination is in full swing, we can finally have a taste of our 7,640-flavored country again, but keep pandemic protocols in place until further notice The health crisis has robbed us of everything we love, from the mere act of breathing to our very livelihoods, even the freedom to live full...
Grandmaster Banjo Barcenilla The Laguna Heroes squeaked past the Isabela Knight Raiders, 11-10, in the Northern Division of the All Filipino Conference Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online tournament Saturday night. The Heroes banked on their 5-2 victory in the blitz...
As a result of the government’s decision to regulate the issuance of import permits on rice, the Philippines will now end the year with slightly lower imports of the staple. Despite this, the country is still poised to retain its status as the world’s top rice importer. In its latest report on...
The country's agriculture sector’s potential to grow significantly within this year has been wiped out by floods brought about by Typhoon Ulysses, an international think tank said. Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Director Glenn B....
