DAVAO CITY (April 27) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) P20-per-kilo rice program from the election spending ban, provided it will not be used to influence voters ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. In a memo dated April 24, Comelec approved Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s request, citing that the … [Read more...] about Comelec exempts ‘P20/kilo’ rice program from election spending ban
Agriculture and Food
DSWD expands ‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen and 4Ps program to combat hunger and boost employment
DAVAO CITY (April 14) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced plans to expand its 'Walang Gutom' Kitchen initiative to the Visayas, Mindanao, and select areas in Manila, aiming to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that the expansion seeks to accelerate the government's anti-hunger … [Read more...] about DSWD expands ‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen and 4Ps program to combat hunger and boost employment
Government allocates P5 billion to help vulnerable sectors Access Cheap Rice
DAVAO CITY—The government has tripled its budget for the vulnerable sector under the P29 per kilo rice program to help them purchase affordable rice. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, during a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on March 27, announced that the government had increased the … [Read more...] about Government allocates P5 billion to help vulnerable sectors Access Cheap Rice
Marcos reaffirms commitment to peace and prosperity for BARMM at BTA oath-taking and grand Iftar
DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Bangsamoro and the national government to continue building upon the peace process's achievements and ensure a brighter future for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In his speech at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed members of the Bangsamoro … [Read more...] about Marcos reaffirms commitment to peace and prosperity for BARMM at BTA oath-taking and grand Iftar
Davao City completes 2nd solar-powered irrigation system in Paquibato
Demonstration of Solar Irrigation photo sourced from NIA DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao, through the City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO), has completed the installation of its second Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS) in Barangay Malabog, Paquibato District, as part of its efforts to boost agricultural productivity and ensure climate-resilient irrigation for … [Read more...] about Davao City completes 2nd solar-powered irrigation system in Paquibato
