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The Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) of Ajuy recently underwent evaluation for the Gawad Saka 2025 award, a recognition given by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to outstanding organizations in the fisheries sector. This evaluation served not only as a means to assess compliance with national standards but also […]

Farmers and fisherfolk in Barbaza, Antique gained valuable access to government programs and services during the Farmers and Fisherfolk Day on March 20, as part of the town’s week-long Kabuganaan Festival. The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) led an Agricultural Information Caravan, giving local producers a chance to learn about various support programs that

Three Ancestral Domains (AD) from Antique, Aklan, and Calinog were visited by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas and the Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo – National Program Management Office (4K-NPMO) for sub-project monitoring and evaluation of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from March 18 to 20. The evaluation

The Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative’s General Assembly Meeting on March 18, 2025, at Belison Central Elementary School, served as a powerful reminder of the collective effort driving positive change in the region. The event highlighted the significant and unwavering support of the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas in transforming local farming, fisheries, and other sectors essential

In commemoration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas celebrated the empowerment of women through ‘Talakayan ng Kababaihan sa Kabisayaan’, a one-day program held on March 13, 2025 in Iloilo City that acknowledges women’s achievements and contributions to the agriculture and fisheries sector by providing a platform for women entrepreneurs in

Western Visayas played host to a national workshop on the Operational Management and Information System (O-MIS) from March 10 to 14, 2025, gathering representatives from 15 regional offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to discuss encoding and accomplishments related to the National Corn Program. The event provided a platform to enhance data management and

For nearly three decades of hustling in the corporate world, far removed from the rhythm of the fields and the cycles of harvests, Cynthia Faulan of Brgy. Pulao, Dumangas, Iloilo had never desired she would one day venture into farming. She worked at a well-known private university in the city before making a significant career

The Department of Agriculture – Western Visayas and the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) conducted a three-day Focus Group Discussion (FGD) at selected municipalities of Capiz Province on March 4 to 7. Farmers from the municipalities of Sigma, Dumalag, and Cuartero were selected to take part during the activity which aimed to assess

This is the inspiring journey of Mae Reyes, a 51-year-old farmer leader from Banga, Aklan, whose unwavering dedication and resilient spirit have made her a beacon of hope in her farming community. Known for her warm smile and generous heart, Mae has spent her life not only cultivating her land but also serving fellow farmers

In Antique, where farming is more than just a livelihood but a way of life, one research station stands as a pillar of support for local farmers striving for sustainability and progress. At the Antique Research Outreach Station (ROS) in Tigmanali, Patnongon, Center Chief Marilou Ostan spearheads efforts to equip farmers with modern agricultural technologies,