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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,

  A Kick-Off Ceremony of the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration of the Philippine National Police Regional Police Office (PNP-PRO 6) with the theme: “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society” and a sub-theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” was held at Camp Martin Delgado, Iloilo City on March

In a bid to strengthen and promote youth engagement in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas’ Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section organized a Campus-Based Agricultural Reporters’ Training for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture students of West Visayas State University College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU-CAF) on February 27, 2025, in Lambunao, Iloilo.

The Department of Agriculture – Western Visayas Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation (F2C2) hosted the National Plan and Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2026 at Iloilo from February 24-28, 2025. The workshop reviewed regional plans and budgets, discussed innovations, and provided updates to enhance the program’s effectiveness in supporting the agricultural sector. This gathering