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The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) urged his fellow local leaders to ensure that people in their communities have easier access to affordable food. This, as a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 46 percent of Filipino families considered themselves “food-poor”, the highest since the 49 percent […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing of Republic Act No. 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, into law, which will establish new measures against rampant smuggling. The law seeks to curtail smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural products. “We welcome the signing of this priority measure, which seeks to make food products more affordable […]
The enactment of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is a boon for Filipino families who dedicate a sizable percentage of their budgets for food. This according to Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde, who on Thursday said that “Filipino consumers are the biggest winners today because by targeting agricultural economic saboteurs––hoarders, price […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. underscored the important role played by the tuna industry in generating investments, creating jobs and ensuring the country’s food security at the start of the 24th National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit in General Santos City, hailed as the tuna capital of the Philippines. In his keynote address at […]
The Department of Agriculture will expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program to Visayas and Mindanao in September as part of the broader plan to widen its store network, which offers lower-priced farm goods including rice, in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. “We expect to have at least 60 KADIWA ng Pangulo stores across […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. vowed that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will continue to deliver transformative interventions for a food-secure Philippines as he thanked President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for prioritizing the needs of the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. “Our President is on top of the situation in agriculture. Inuna nga niya ito sa […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the critical importance of further support for the country’s impoverished populations as he visited Iloilo City to give aid to cooperatives. “Walang pulitika dapat ang pagtulong sa mga mahihirap,” Go asserted, highlighting the essential nature of equitable aid distribution. “Unahin po dapat ang pinakamahirap natin sa kababayan.” “Totoo naman po ‘yun, kaya […]
With the planned expansion of Program 29 in areas outside Metro Manila, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to include House Bill No. 3957 or the “Kadiwa Agri Food-Terminal Act” as a priority measure in the Third Regular Session of the 19th Congress. Under Lee’s measure, Kadiwa centers will be […]
Boosting local food supply by optimizing the agriculture sector and empowering farmers and fisherfolk are key to achieving the country’s nutrition goals outlined in the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023-2028, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said Saturday. Upon arrival from his trip in Virac, Catanduanes where he was guest speaker […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. presented the positive impact and innovative approach of Walang Plastikan: Plastic Palit Bigas Project during the final panel presentation and interview for the Walang Gutom Awards at DSWD Batasan Complex, Quezon City. Lazatin highlighted the contribution of Walang Plastikan in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals particularly the […]