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    • 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 ...

    • DA chief turns over aid to Antique farmers, fisherfolk 

      (The Daily Guardian, August 14, 2017, on page B1)
      Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol turned over farm assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Antique recently. Piñol distributed 50 units of 20-footer fiber glass boats, five floating tillers, one mini four-wheel ...

    • DA chief urges rural banks to lend more to farmers, fishers 

      Department of Agriculture (DA) (Panay News, June 17, 2013, on page B10)
      Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala urged the country's rural banks to implement innovative financing programs to serve more small farmers, fishers and rural entrepreneurs. "Kailangan nating seguraduhun na walang maiiwan ...

    • DA chief vows to improve agriculture, fisheries output 

      Yasa, Dolly (The Daily Guardian, November 18, 2017, on page 5)
      Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol vowed to improve the production in the agriculture and fisheries of the country. Piñol was one of the guest speakers of the 11th National Shrimp Congress held at the ...

    • DA chief wants stronger measures for fisheries sector 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, September 29, 2019, on page B2-B6)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary William Dar on Friday underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. One of the measures is the continuous implementation ...

    • DA commits P2M for port rehab 

      (The Daily Guardian, April 16, 2014, on page B2)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) committed to provide P2 million initial fund for the rehabilitation of port, procurement of ice plant and liquid quick freezer for Capiz fisherfolk. In his recent visit at Pilar town, DA ...

    • DA completes Central Visayas survey 

      Indino, Phoebe Jen (Manila Bulletin, February 16, 2014, on page 17)
      The Region 7 office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) has already completed the boundary delineation of protected areas (PA's) in Central Visayas last year. "We finished demarcating and ...