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Given the many benefits it brought to hog-raisers, sustainable pig farming (SPF) should be promoted among backyard and commercial raisers. “Since we started teaching farmers SPF, many already benefited from low feed cost, good quality meat and a more environment-friendly know-how of raising pigs,” Senator Cynthia Villar said. “Backyard hog-raising is one of the alternative […]
Twenty-one schools located across the country will serve as venues to teach farmer-trainors about farm mechanization and inbred seeds production. During the hearing of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, Senator Cynthia Villar identified the 21 schools where farmers can avail of free training courses on rice crop production, modern rice farming techniques, inbred seed […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has reminded parties opposing the law enacted as a response to the end of the quantitative restriction on rice importation to also consider the plight of local farmers who stand to lose more as cheap rice imports start flooding the market without any support program in place. “Now that Philippine authorities can […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has vowed to review the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA). Dar also committed to review the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with government agencies and the private sector on the implementation of the law. “I have personally analyzed that the projects under the law have […]
Senator Cynthia Villar presided over the committee hearing looking into the status of the implementation of the law enacted to make sure that more assistance will be available for sugar farmers to boost the industry’s competitiveness. Villar, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said Republic Act 10659 or the Sugar Cane Industry Development […]
Five Filipina mothers who suffered abuse and maltreatment while working abroad were repatriated to the Philippines and were given livelihood assistance. Senator Cynthia Villar, who coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for their immediate repatriation, met the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the Senate and provided […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the law enacted to protect local farmers after the expiration of the quantitative restriction on rice importation, will enable farmers to raise their incomes and yields through the use of certified inbred seeds. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said Republic Act 11203 which created the P10 billion […]
Senator Cynthia Villar asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to make sure they will return the funds intended for the programs that will help farmers after the expiration of the quantitative restriction on rice imports. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P5 billion […]
Senator Cynthia Villar filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the implementation of the law lifting the quantitative restriction on rice importation and creating the P10 billion Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, has made it a point to prioritize the exercise of her committee’s oversight function […]
The rich cultural heritage of Las Piñas City took centerstage once again in the celebration of the 14th Waterlily Festival. Senator Cynthia Villar, who started the festival in 2006, said the event through the years, has served the purpose of being the show window for the city’s most talented performers and the most beautiful and […]