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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

Twenty agro-eco beneficiaries from the Sto. Rosario Farmers Cooperative and Lapaz Farmers Association in Jamindan, Capiz, received various agricultural interventions during a turnover ceremony held on February 20, 2025, at Brgy. Rosario, Jamindan, Capiz. The beneficiaries were provided with an organic production facility, goats, carabaos, cows, chickens, ducks, vegetable seedlings, and tilapia fingerlings. These interventions

The Pagbalay 2025 with the theme “Pagbalay sang panimalay nga Concepcionanon; Agrikultura kag Negosyo Patubu-on sa tagsa ka paminsaron kag tagipusuon sang mga pamatan-on sini nga henerasyon” was held in Concepcion, Iloilo on February 20, 2025. This event truly exemplifies a good example for all farmers and fishermen, showcasing progress and unity among everyone. The

Members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) gathered at Zuri Hotel, Iloilo to assess the implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) agricultural programs for Fiscal Year 2026 in Western Visayas. The meeting, facilitated by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region 6, aimed to review existing policies and identify updates to improve the agricultural