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On April 22, 2024, the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo, resounded with the celebration of the 13th Adlaw sang Mangunguma, an annual event that highlights the indispensable role of farmers in the municipality. Themed “Tubong Mangunguma, El Niño Masarangan ta,” the event aimed to underscore the resilience of farmers amidst the challenges posed by the El […]

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas together with the Provincial Government of Capiz invited all Capiznons to experience “Manindahan Ta” as it opens on April 22 to 29 at the Capiz Provincial Park. This week-long activity showcased outstanding agri-fishery products of all 17 municipalities and participating exhibitors from neighboring provinces of Antique, Guimaras, Aklan,

The Department of Agriculture (DA-WV) in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT-6), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) celebrated the Filipino Food Month 2024 with the theme “Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago.” RTD for Research and Regulations Zarlina B. Cuello said that

In a collaborative effort to fortify the backbone of agricultural productivity, representatives from various cooperatives and associations gathered at the annual Stakeholders Meeting for the Department of Agriculture’s Rice Processing Center (RPC) Project on April 17, 2024, in Iloilo City. Facilitated by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), the gathering aimed to conduct a

In an effort to strengthen Guimaras’ economy through agricultural innovation, the Department of Agriculture – Western Visayas High Value Commercial Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) partnered with the Provincial Office for Agricultural Services (POAS) for a two-day Package of Technology (POT) Training on Cacao Production held at the Spring Bloom Agri Farm Learning Site for Agriculture

On April 19, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas facilitated an insightful gathering aimed at enhancing knowledge about optimizing soil health and various agricultural programs and updates. The event held in conjunction with the 68th Aklan Day, drew the attention of approximately 180 farmers, fishers, and animal raisers from 17 municipalities across Aklan

  In a strategic move to enhance agricultural research, extension, and production efforts in the region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas National Livestock Program (NLP) has established a dynamic partnership with the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) for the Livestock Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) Program’s Building Resilience in Developing

Barangay Bagumbayan in Miagao, Iloilo, marked its 2nd Bombay Festival, highlighting the significant contribution of its onion industry to the local economy. This year’s theme, “Bagumbayan: Sadsaran sang Mapag-on kag Mainuswagon nga Katilingban,” resonated the resilience and progress within the community as well as the tireless efforts of the onion growers, whose dedication sustains the

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr., and Senator Mark A. Villar graced the opening of the 30th Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits on April 18 at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City. The Pork Federations of the Philippines Inc. (PFPI) and the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NFHFI) collaborated to