Republic of the Philippines

Ilocos Region

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San Fernando City, La Union – The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 kicks-off today, March 8, its celebration of women’s month with the launching of e-Kadiwa and opening of Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita trade fair which will run from March 8 – 12, 2021.  Bearing the theme “Juana Laban sa Pandemya, Kaya!” continue reading : DA-RFO1 kicks-off women’s month celebration, launches e-Kadiwa

Not only flowers, weeds can also represent women. Meet Lea, the ‘weedable.’ Owning a 5.6-hectare organic farm in Pangasinan, ex-politician Lea Astrud Santiago describes herself as a ‘weedable,’ redefining women’s role in agriculture as she shares her purpose in establishing and leading one of the best organic farms in Ilocos Region – the Our Farm continue reading : Weeds for you: The Our Farm Republic drug for success

For many, retirement spells summer vacation on the beach, walking along with their dogs on the stretch of the beachline wearing a long beach gown over a hat; joining a cruise ship or maybe wandering in the malls, or even doing “APOstolic” mission.  However, some are redefining what it means to retire. They still choose continue reading : Retired but not yet tired: a success story of Ms. Milagros Buenafe

LA UNION – The DA-RFO 1 signs its commitment in support of the “Bantay ASF sa Barangay Program” or “BABay ASF” during the campaign’s virtual launching on February 23, 2021 which was participated by DA-attached regional and provincial offices from Region 1, 2, 3 and CAR. Dr. Annie Q. Bares, Chief of the Regulatory Division continue reading : DA Ilocos Region inks pledge of commitment for BABay ASF

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 held today a meeting with the Technical Working Group (RTWG) of the Rice Program for projects to level off before implementing this year. This is to establish project complementation, strengthen equity in intervention allocation, and avoid program duplication among agencies involved in the RTWG. The RTWG is continue reading : DA Region 1 Meets with RTWG of Rice Program

Representatives from LGU Rosales, LGU Villasis, and LGU Dingras visited today the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 for the turn-over ceremony of check worth PhP5M each in support to the establishment of cattle feedlot fattening project under the Livestock Banner Program in their respective localities. They were joined by DA-RFO1 Regional Executive Director continue reading : LGU Representatives from Rosales, Villasis & Dingras Visit DA Region I for the Turn-over of Check Worth PhP5M Each