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    • DA allows imports of black tiger shrimps 

      Benaning, Marvyn N. (Manila Bulletin, January 20, 2010, on page B-3)
      Government has allowed the importation of broodstock and post-larvae of black tiger shrimps. The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has issued three administrative ...

    • DA asks for P218-B budget for 2018 due to Benham Rise work 

      Miraflor, Madelaine B. (Manila Bulletin, May 19, 2017, on page B-11)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) has pumped up its budget proposal for next year to P218 billion as it intends to seek a separate fund for the protection of Benham Rise, a 25-million hectare shallow continental shelf ...

    • DA asserts rights to resources in disputed waters 

      Carillo, Carmencita A. (BusinessWorld, October 30, 2015, on page S1/4)
      The new fisheries code remains the basis for the administration of the fishery in disputed waters, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, even if Chinese incursions have reduced the exclusive economic zone in the South ...

    • DA assesses agri-fishery projects for IP communities in Antique 

      Buala, Maria Corazon (DailyGuardian, March 22, 2021, on page 6-7)
      The DA 4Ks project aims to assist the IP communities by extending agricultural and fishery-related livelihood interventions and investment opportunities through targeted community needs-assessments. The project has been ...

    • DA assures adequate fish supply 

      Ocampo, Karl R. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 1, 2020, on page A9)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured consumers of adequate fish supply even with the extension of the community lockdown. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the peak of fishing activities often happen during ...

    • DA assures enough fish supply amid extended ECQ 

      Gomez, Eireene Jairee (The Manila Times, May 1, 2020, on page B2)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured the public that the country has an adequate supply of fresh fish in the market amid the extended enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. In a statement, Agriculture ...

    • DA assures enough food supply for Metro Manila’s 14-M population 

      Miraflor, Madelaine B.; San Juan, Alexandria Dennise (Manila Bulletin, March 14, 2020, on page 1-8)
      As President Duterte placed Metro Manila under “community quarantine” following the rise in local transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the country’s top agriculture official assured that Metro Manila, home ...

    • DA assures gov't support for SEAFDEC 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, July 12, 1998, on page 18)
      Acting Agriculture Secretary William Dar has reiterated the government's continued support for the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD) based here. Dr. Dar made the assurance ...

    • DA assures stable fish supply 

      Gomez, Eireene Jairee (The Manila Times, February 24, 2021, on page B2)
      Amid the rising prices of pork and chicken products, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured that there is enough supply of fish, which is an alternative protein source for Filipino facmilies. In a virtual ...

    • DA assures sufficient food supply until June 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (SunStar Philippines, April 24, 2020, on page 3)
      Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar on Thursday assured the public that the country has adequate supplies of food, including rice, until June amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. During a ...

    • DA assures support for Capiz farmers, fisherfolk 

      PN; Department of Agriculture (DA)-Region VI (Panay News, April 14, 2019, on page 7)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas assures support to all marginalized farmers and fisherfolk in Capiz. “We will provide the necessary interventions for you with the support of the provincial government,” ...

    • DA backs region's agri-biz projects 

      Basco, Lenilyn (The News Today, December 14, 2001, on page 1-3)
      Six agri-business projects in the region availed of financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture. The checks were properly turned over at the opening ceremony of the "Agri-business in Focus 2001: in the city on ...

    • DA boosts seaweed industry, address 'cocolisap' scourge 

      (Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2016, on page 17)
      The national government through the Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended P10.67 million worth of assistance to strengthen the carrageenan industry in the Zamboanga peninsula. Piñol also awarded 50 fiberglass bancas, ...

    • DA budgets P700 million for fish landings 

      Feliciano, Claire Ann Marie (BusinessWorld, February 10, 2015, on page SI/3)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated over P700 million to establish new community fish landing centers (CFLCs) nationwide in order to improve the socioeconomic conditions of fishing communities. In a statement ...

    • DA calls for amendment of Fisheries Development Authority charter 

      Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (SunStar Philippines, November 30, 2023, on page 5)
      Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is calling for the amendment of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) charter in the bid to expand its function particularly in developing and managing marine ...

    • DA caravan brings technology directly to fishermen 

      (The Philippine Star, May 3, 2001, on page 23)
      In a move to bring modern and cost-effective technologies directly to its clientele, the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has successfully concluded its fisheries technology ...

    • DA chief deems agribusiness industry as cornerstone of inclusive growth 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, October 18, 2015, on page C2-C6)
      The Philippines corn industry plays a crucial role in ensuring food security being a major feed input to livestock, poultry and aquaculture sectors. Cagayan Valley's capability to produce high quality corn is reflected in ...

    • DA chief opposes creation of separate fisheries agency 

      Simeon, Louise Maureen (The Philippine Star, September 18, 2016, on page B-5)
      Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has reiterated his opposition to a proposal that seeks the creation of a separate department that will handle the fisheries sector. The Agri chief said the creation of a new department ...

    • DA chief to open Visayas Agri Machineries Roadshow in Iloilo 

      Villavert, TW (The Daily Guardian, September 22, 2011, on page 2)
      Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala will be in Iloilo City today to open the Agricultural Machineries (Agri Mach) Roadshow to jumpstart the Aquino government’s farm mechanization and post-harvest program. DA regional ...

    • DA chief to turn over P233M in agri projects for W. Visayas 

      Toreno, Sheila Mae H. (The Daily Guardian, August 8, 2017, on page B1-B7)
      Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will visit Antique, Guimaras and Iloilo on Aug. 8 to 9, 2017 to lead the turnover of P233 million-worth of agricultural and fishery projects, according to ...