First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos visited Bayambang, Pangasinan on Thursday to lead the ‘LAB for All Caravan,’ providing free medical and government services to thousands of Pangasinenses. A collaborative effort among government agencies and other private institutions, LAB for All is a project by the First Lady that started in May 2023. It aims to bridge continue reading : First Lady brings ‘Lab for All Caravan’ to Pangasinan

DA Ilocos Region strengthens research collab with AFREDDN through MoU signing
Through its Research Division, the Department of Agriculture Ilocos Region effectively led a meeting with heads and representatives from various member institutions of the Agricultural and Fisheries Research, Development, and Extension Network (AFRREDN) today, February 7, 2025, at the DA-RFO 1 conference hall. A ceremonial signing of the MoU was conducted to strengthen research collaboration continue reading : DA Ilocos Region strengthens research collab with AFREDDN through MoU signing

DA Ilocos Region strengthens PAFES implementation thru Benchmarking Activity
In a bid to enhance the implementation of the Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES) across the Ilocos Region, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), led by PAFES focal person and Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) Chief Ms. Doris Joy Garcia, spearheaded a benchmarking activity for key PAFES implementers from continue reading : DA Ilocos Region strengthens PAFES implementation thru Benchmarking Activity

Provincial Rice Techno Forum showcases 33 hybrid rice seeds and 16 bio-fert products
Finding the most suitable hybrid rice varieities during dry season, the DA -Ilocos Region, thru its Rice Banner Program and in tandem with the Local Government Unit of Alaminos, Pangasinan, conducted the Provincial Rice Techno Forum at Brgy. Tangcarang, Alaminos City, Pangasinan on January 30, 2025. Thirteen (13) hybrid rice seed and 13 bio fertilizer continue reading : Provincial Rice Techno Forum showcases 33 hybrid rice seeds and 16 bio-fert products

YFC levels up thru assessment, open dialog among FCAs, awardees
To enhance support for young agripreneurs, the Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFCP) of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), led by YFCP Focal Person Ms. Rhoda Galban, conducted a Project Assessment and Evaluation on January 31, 2025, at the DA-RFO I Conference Room. The activity gathered Local Government Units (LGUs), continue reading : YFC levels up thru assessment, open dialog among FCAs, awardees

DA-RFO1 receives PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition, honors retirees and loyalty awardees
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO1) on January 30, 2025, was granted the PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office 1. The PRIME HRM, or Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management, is a program by CSC, created to improve the human resource management skills continue reading : DA-RFO1 receives PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition, honors retirees and loyalty awardees

DA-RFO1 employees cinch top spots in four events at AREX1 sportsfest
DA-RFO1 employees placed first and runners-up in four out of seven events during the three-month-long sports festival organized by the Association for Regional Executive Directors Uno (AREX1). In the women’s chess competition, Ms. Aprilyn Pagaduan secured first place. Mr. Mcjim Cariño earned first runner-up in the men’s badminton singles and landed second for doubles alongside continue reading : DA-RFO1 employees cinch top spots in four events at AREX1 sportsfest

Armyworm hits onion farms in Pangasinan; DA Ilocos launches massive spraying effort
Last week, over 49 hectares of onion farms in San Manuel, Pangasinan, were reported to have been infested by armyworm. The affected areas include barangays Santo Domingo and Lapalo. The widespread presence of the pest was confirmed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Ilocos Region’s Onion Armyworm Surveillance Team, who immediately advised farmers to take continue reading : Armyworm hits onion farms in Pangasinan; DA Ilocos launches massive spraying effort

DAEA conducts anti-pneumonia vaccination for 200 DA employees
The Department of Agriculture Employees Association (DAEA), in partnership with the Provincial Government of La Union, vaccinated 200 Department of Agriculture employees with anti-pneumonia shots at the DA-RFO1 ground floor on January 27, 2025. The anti-pneumonia vaccine has a validity of five years. Employees are advised to take paracetamol in case of fevers—among the side continue reading : DAEA conducts anti-pneumonia vaccination for 200 DA employees

Caffeine overload: FCAs granted coffee and cacao seedlings at ceremonial distribution
Some 18 representatives of four Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) were granted coffee seedlings, cacao seedlings, and plastic drums during the Ceremonial Distribution of Coffee Seedlings, Cacao Seedlings and Plastic Drums at DA-PREC Sta. Barbara on January 24, 2025. This activity was led by the High Value Crops Development Program. Mr. David Rondal, focal person continue reading : Caffeine overload: FCAs granted coffee and cacao seedlings at ceremonial distribution