DAVAO CITY (August 23) --- Residents in Zamboanga City are up in arms against the spiraling cost of rice sold at P50 to 70 due to rice hoarders and rice manipulators. Residents from the provinces of of Zamboanga, Basilan , Tawi-tawi and neighboring municipalities need to endure the high prices for lack of choice but they are demanding for the Department of Agriculture … [Read more...] about Prices of rice in Zamboanga City hits P70 per kilo
Department of Agriculture
DA to embark on farmers’ training program
DAVAO CITY (July 27)- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will embark on a nationwide vegetable farmers' training program. The participants will be provided with technical support on agricultural technology, inputs and other post-training assistance such as farm tools and farm equipment. In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), Agriculture … [Read more...] about DA to embark on farmers’ training program
DA approves P740-M for Agdao Public Market rehabilitation and renovation
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Department of Agriculture has appropriated P740-million budget for the renovation and rehabilitation of Agdao public Market. Councilor Edgar Ibuyan, chairperson of the Committee on public enterprise during the weekly Pulong Pulong ni Pulong , revealed "The proposed Renovation and Rehabilitation of the Bankerohan and Agdao Public … [Read more...] about DA approves P740-M for Agdao Public Market rehabilitation and renovation
Sandiganbayan suspends Saranggani provincial execs
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Sandiganbayan ordered the 90-day preventive suspension against Sarangani Provincial Agricultural Development Officer Sittiehawa Marohomsalic and Budget Officer Wahid Diama for violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The case involved irregularities in the award and distribution of 15,000 pieces of ABC My Practice Book … [Read more...] about Sandiganbayan suspends Saranggani provincial execs
