Category: Agriculture
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Defensor Champions Cacao, Coffee, And Coconut In ‘Tanum Iloilo’ Tree Growing Program At National Congress
The Iloilo Provincial Government is making strides in promoting sustainable agriculture by incorporating cacao, coffee, and coconut in its tree growing program towards its long-term vision of becoming a “forest province.” During the kickoff of the National Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut (CoCaNut) Congress 2024, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. shared his recently launched environmental program “Tanum…
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More Ilonggo Farmers, Fisherfolk Receive Presidential Aid
A total of 1,668 farmers, fisherfolk and their families in the municipality of Dumangas received a cash assistance of P10,000 each under the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) on October 26, 2024 at Haw-as Arena. PAFFF is intended to aid in the recovery of farmers and fisherfolk who were severely affected by…
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4,000 Gather In Passi City For Farmers And Fisherfolk Week 2024 Culmination
The Passi City Astrodome was packed with close to 4,000 farmers and fisherfolk today as the city hosted the culmination program today of Farmers and Fisherfolk Week 2024. The event celebrated the agricultural backbone of the region and honoured the contributions of the farming and fishing sectors. Key national and regional figures, including Department of…
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Provincial Agriculture Chief Lauded For Achievement
During today’s Capitol Flag Ceremony, Dr. Ildefonso T. Toledo, head of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, was honoured today for being one of the 31 regional winners in the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Dr. Toledo, one of six regional winners in the Individual Category for the prestigious Presidential Lingkod Bayan…
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Northern Iloilo Fishery Rehabilitation And Development Project Inaugurated: A New Era For Local Fishing Communities
Concepcion, Iloilo – The fishing communities of Northern Iloilo, devastated by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, reached a new milestone today with the inauguration of the Northern Iloilo Fishery Rehabilitation and Development Project (NI-FRDP). Funded by a USD7.48 million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the project restored and modernized the Concepcion Fish Port. This…
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KOICA Visits Pototan RPC; Discusses Operations With DA, PAGRO
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Country Director Kim Eunsub and his colleagues visited the newly established Rice Processing Complex (RPC) in Pototan, Iloilo for facility inspection. They discussed operational plans with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region and the Provincial Agriculture Office. The RPC, a donation from KOICA, is set to play a crucial role…
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Defensor Releases P600k To Lambunao For ASF Recovery Piglets
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. has allocated P600,000 to the municipality of Lambunao to purchase 100 piglets as part of the Swine Sentinelling Program, a critical initiative aimed at bolstering the province’s hog inventory after last year’s African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the province. The provincial government has committed a total of PHP13.67 million to…
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Federation Of Cattle Raisers Associations Of The Philippines Pays Courtesy Visit To Governor Defensor
The Federation of Cattle Raisers Associations of the Philippines (FCRAP), headed by Dr. Bel Magallanes, Vice President for the Visayas, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. today to discuss an upcoming summit for cattle raisers to be held in Iloilo. Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, Department Head of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office,…
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Meeting With DAR-VI Officials
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. meets with the officials of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region VI led by Regional Director Leomides Villareal, Assistant Regional Director for Legal and Support Operations Lourdes Novilla and Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Harriet Loot to discuss possible collaborations with his administration’s existing projects. One program in which Governor…
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Official Opening Of Local Trade & Artisan Fair In Celebration Of The Linggo Ng Kabataan 2024
Date: August 12-16, 2024 Location: Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Lobby Calling all Locavores, Eco-conscious consumers, and Sustainable product enthusiasts! Join us at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol for a celebration of local talent and eco-friendly products. Brought to you by the office of PPSK Iloilo Province in partnership with LEDIP Center Iloilo Province, this fair showcases 8…