POPE LEO XIV (CBCP NEWS)An agricultural group has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, saying his chosen name carries deep meaning for Filipino farmers and workers.In a statement released on May 9, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said the new...
The SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program was established in line with SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s mission to help Filipino farmers become more self-sufficient and productive while contributing to local food security. Rooted in his core values, the program has...
Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo issued a warning against the possible exploitation of small-scale seaweed farmers and fisherfolk by traders, even before such incidents have been officially reported.Senatorial candidate Ben TulfoSpeaking at a recent press conference in Zamboanga City, Tulfo called on...
President Marcos has launched a program where farmers can borrow capital at a low interest to help them boost their productivity.Marcos launched the Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid (APP) Program during his visit in Mindanao on Friday, April 11."Sa ilalim ng Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program, maaari na po...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan is hopeful that the Sagip Saka Act would bring more revenues to farmers and fisherfolk as more local government units (LGUs) are agreeing to buy directly from farmers.Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Kiko Pangilinan)“At kung ganito ang...
Malacañang has assured farmers in Nueva Ecija that the government will keep buying their rice produce, but asked them to wait for their turn as the National Food Authority (NFA) is currently dealing with a long list of farmers.Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has underscored the need to keep farmers happy with their earnings amid the National Food Authority's (NFA) plan to sell rice price at P35 per kilo.“Ensuring that rice...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Harris English held off hard-charging Sam Stevens to win the Farmers Insurance Open by one shot Saturday, Jan. 25, securing his fifth career PGA Tour victory with a 1-over 73 in challenging weather at Torrey Pines.Harris English hits his tee shot on the second hole on the South...
President Marcos on Monday, Jan. 13, ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ensure swift delivery of assistance to farmers across the country to prevent any gaps this planting season.At the meeting with the government's economic managers, Marcos told the agency "there should be no...
The Philippines now has its first mobile soil laboratory, providing economical and accurate soil analysis to Filipino farmers.Inside the country's first Mobile Soil Laboratory (Mark Balmores)President Marcos inaugurated the first-ever Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) in a ceremony at the Malacañan...
Bulacan’s agricultural communities received significant assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help them recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Kristine.Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro together with some of the 3,000 Bulakenyo farmers who received the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, November 4 called on the government to provide comprehensive assistance to all farmers noting the significant damage wrought by recent typhoons “Kristine” and “Leon.” Both typhoons ravaged crops across various regions in the Philippines and...
