The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) recognized the significant contribution of Philippine fiber crops to the economy and agricultural landscape during the National Fibercrops Summit on November 14, 2023 at the DA-BSWM Hall. With the theme “Hibla Bida,” the summit focused on priority fiber crops like abaca, cotton, piña, salago, and silk. Despite being continue reading : Local fibercrops shine in PhilFIDA’s Hibla Bida Summit
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led other department officials and Senator Robin Padilla in the opening of the 2023 National Fibercrops Summit organized by the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) at the DA Central Office. The “HIBLA BIDA!!!” summit aims to recognize the importance of fiber crops in the Philippine economy despite not continue reading : Opening of DA-PhilFIDA’s 2023 National Fibercrops Summit
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the National Rice Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and Regional Field Offices (RFOs), launched this year’s National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration with the “Be RICEponsible” campaign as its theme until 2028. “Kalakip ng pagkonsumo natin ng bawat butil ng kanin, marapat lamang na batid nating lahat ang continue reading : DA leads National Rice Awareness Month celebration, highlights “Be RICEponsible” campaign
The Department of Agriculture-Office of the Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA-IE), together with the 8th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (8CMOBn), launched several agri-fishery and livelihood projects in Sta. Rita, Samar on November 10, 2023. Led by DA Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement James Layug, the project launch aims to introduce a paradigm shift continue reading : DA-IE, PRLEC, 8th Civil-Military Operations Battalion launch agri-fishery projects in Samar
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, the country has almost completed the wet season harvest. “We have harvested about 90% of palay across the nation, bought at P22.00 per kilogram,” he said. continue reading : Rice price will remain affordable for Filipino consumers; 2023 a good harvest year for PH – DA
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday (13 November 2023) set the record straight on his educational background amid erroneous reports claiming he is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), saying he quit school to raise his eldest child. “Let me clear the air about my educational background given news reports continue reading : Agriculture chief: “I quit school to raise my eldest child”
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. joins the 3rd Talakayan event organized by the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) and the Coalition for Agriculture Modernization in the Philippines, Inc. (CAMP) on November 13, 2023. Hosted by Senator Cynthia Villar, the event was also attended by Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella III, Congressman continue reading : DA chief joins 3rd SINAG–CAMP Talakayan
The Department of Agriculture (DA) led by the National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) formally launched the 9th Organic Agriculture (OA) Month Celebration with the theme “Kabuhayang OA, Kinabukasang OK!” on November 10, 2023 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC). Representing Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the event, DA Undersecretary for Special Concerns continue reading : DA kicks off Organic Agriculture Month celebration
Efforts are underway to advocate for the advancement of the coffee, cacao, and coconut industries in the Philippines, emphasizing the implementation of sustainable and competitive programs for these key crops. These were the highlights of the recently concluded Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut (CoCaNut) National Congress, themed “Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut: Thriving and Innovating through Changing continue reading : Government champions coffee, cacao, and coconut industries for economic prosperity
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the kick-off of three core projects of the DA, in partnership with the World Bank (WB), namely the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up, the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP), and the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., continue reading : Three new agri-fishery projects take off, giving high hopes to farmers, fisherfolk
