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DA PREPARES AGRI-FISHERIES SECTOR FOR EL NIÑO

In line with the commitment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure stable and affordable food supply for every Filipino, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking the necessary actions to prepare the agriculture and fisheries sector ahead of the looming El Niño phenomenon this year. The DA’s National El Niño Team (DA-NENT) convened partner […]

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DA, BATAAN TOWN INK ‘ZERO KM’ FOOD PROJECT PACT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has joined forces with the municipalities of Dinalupihan and Hermosa, and the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) for the implementation of the Zero Kilometer or “0 KM” food project. Zero KM promotes healthy eating while minimizing the cost and environmental impact of transporting the products. It supports the use and […]

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DA-FPA CELEBRATES 46TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Agriculture – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) highlighted the need for an effective and efficient regulation of agricultural chemicals for food security and environmental protection amidst global crises during the celebration of their 46th founding anniversary recently. Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, together with Assistant Secretary Rex Estoperez and DA-FPA officials, led the […]

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NCPC A PARTNER IN FOOD SECURITY, SAYS DA

Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban acknowledged the vital role of the National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) as one of the DA’s partners in attaining national food security during the 47th Founding Anniversary celebration of the institution recently. “As always, the continued development of the NCPC’s expertise in theoretical and applied scientific knowledge […]

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DA PARTNERS WITH SM TO CREATE MORE URBAN GARDENS

In line with the food security agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) is partnering with the private sector to pursue food production initiatives on a larger scale. In a shared pursuit towards the development of more urban agriculture areas in the Philippines, DA signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with […]

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P1.5-M SMUGGLED FISHERY PRODUCTS SEIZED IN NAVOTAS

The Department of Agriculture for Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA-IE) confiscated smuggled fishery products during a raid of the Icy Point Cold Storage Processing Corporation at 1485 Lapu-Lapu Corner North Bay Blvd., Navotas, Metro Manila recently. Three storage personnel were also apprehended. The raid was conducted in response to the information received by the Department regarding […]

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DA, EU TACKLE COLLABORATION ON AGRI DEVELOPMENT

Officials of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) led by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban met with delegates of the European Union-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently to discuss mutual interests in agricultural development, foreign trades and investments, economic growth, and other potential areas of cooperation. Among […]

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DA-NEW ZEALAND PROJECT REAPS SUCCESS IN MINDANAO

The “Support to Agriculture-based Livelihoods and Agribusiness Enterprise for Sustainable Peace and Development in Maguindanao and Cotabato” (OSRO/PHI/802/NZE) Project is heading towards a strong finish, reports reveal during the 4th Project Coordination Committee Meeting, just weeks before the end of its implementation. The $2.583 million project aims to contribute to the attainment of peace and […]

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DA: WEEK 4 OF FARMERS’ MONTH TO TACKLE FISHERIES

The 2023 National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration continues this fourth week of May with the Philippine fisheries subsector in the spotlight. During the opening ceremony of the Fisheries Week of the NFFM 2023, Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Agnes Catherine Miranda—who also chairs the NFFM 2023 Steering Committee—lauded the successes of the country’s […]

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DA UNVEILS 4 AGRI-FISHERIES PROJECTS WORTH P65B

“The Marcos Administration will continue to push for stronger support for the sector, because expanding investments in food production will create jobs and promote progress,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said. As part of the National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration, the DA continued to honor the farmers and fisherfolk and […]