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DA Administrative, Circular No. 02, Series of 2021
(The Philippine Star,March 11, 2021 , on page B6)Subject: Partial Suspension of Section 3 (a) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 264, Series of 2020. -
DA allots P5 B for locally-made fishing vessels
(The Philippine Star,August 13, 2017 , on page B5)The Department of Agriculture is setting aside P5 billion in the next five years for the construction of Filipino-made offshore multi-mission vessels as part of efforts to guard the country’s coastal waters and improve ... -
DA allots P594 M for irrigation, agri projects in Palawan
(The Philippine Star,January 23, 2012 , on page C-2)The Department of Agriculture is allocating P594-million worth of irrigation projects, farm machinery, and inputs, and fishery initiatives in Palawan, to help make the province sufficient in rice, major staples, fishery ... -
DA allots P89M eqm't for Cavite
(The Philippine Star,February 13, 2013 , on page B-10)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P89 million worth of agricultural assistance projects for the revival of the coffee, vegetable, and fisheries industry of Cavite. During the "Alay sa Mamamayan" program ... -
DA assures gov't support for SEAFDEC
(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 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 opposes creation of separate fisheries agency
(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 holds consultations for reg'I agri, fisheries modernization
(The Philippine Star,November 23, 2015 , on page B-11)The Department of Agriculture is conducting consultations in Mindanao for the drafting of the Regional Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Plan (RAFMechP) that would fast-track the adoption of farm mechanization in ... -
DA holds talks on regional agricultural, fisheries modernization plan
(The Philippine Star,November 23, 2015 , on page D-1)The Department of Agriculture is conducting consultations in Mindanao for the drafting of the Regional Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Plan (RAFMechP) that would fast-track the adoption of farm mechanization in ... -
DA launching farmer, fisherman database program
(The Philippine Star,January 15, 2019 , on page B4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching the National Farmers and Fishermen Database (NFFD) this quarter to better identify beneficiaries of its credit programs, its top official said yesterday. In a Facebook post, ... -
DA maintains agri growth target
(The Philippine Star,October 5, 2012 , on page B-6)Agriculture Secretary Alcala believes the agriculture sector would be able to meets its growth target of four to five percent for 2012 because of strong tice and corn production and the expected recovery of the fisheries ... -
DA mulls bigger fisheries budget
(The Philippine Star,December 27, 2009 , on page B-3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to allocate a hefty P1 billion budget for the fisheries subsector, particularly aquaculture, next year. As part of moves to develop aquaculture industry, two DA agencies have partnered ... -
DA plans 10-year fisheries roadmap
(The Philippine Star,September 9, 2017 , on page B4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to craft a 10-year masterplan for the local fisheries sector to improve its contribution to the overall agriculture industry. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said the DA will ... -
DA ramps up fisheries plan
(The Philippine Star,February 7, 2020 , on page B7)The Department of Agriculture is ramping up its efforts to synergize plans and programs in the fisheries sector as it moves toward achieving a sustainable and inclusive blue economy for the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary ... -
DA releases P600 M loan assistance to farmers
(The Philippine Star,May 26, 2020 , on page B3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has continued to provide loan assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the pandemic, releasing nearly P600 million to date. The DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) said it ... -
DA releases P600 M loan assistance to farmers
(The Philippine Star,May 26, 2020 , on page B4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has continued to provide loan assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the pandemic, releasing nearly P600 million to date. The DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) said it ... -
DA rolling out 1-M fishing boats
(The Philippine Star,August 21, 2016 , on page B-6)The Department of Agriculture (DA) will be distributing one million fishing boats in the next five years to improve marine sufficiency. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol intends to provide 200,000 fiberglass boats ... -
DA rolls out aquaculture infra projects
(The Philippine Star,December 12, 2021 , on page B2-B3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) inaugurated P23 million worth of aquaculture infrastructure at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in Iloilo. In a statement, the DA said Agriculture Secretary ... -
DA sets SRP on agri, fish commodities
(The Philippine Star,February 22, 2020 , on page 1-2)In a bid to protect the consuming public from abnormal price increases in the market, the Department of Agriculture will start imposing a suggested retail price (SRP) scheme on selected commodities. In an administrative ... -
DA sets stricter conservation measures for 'alimasag'
(The Philippine Star,February 16, 2014 , on page B-5)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed stricter conservation measures for catching blue swimming crabs, known locally as alimasag, to preserve its dwindling population. A joint administrative order of the DA and ...