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PBBM assures military, police of proper gov’t support
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government will continue to work hard to give proper support to the police, military, and other ranks so that they can properly fulfill their mandate. In a thanksgiving ceremony in Davao, Marcos said the families of these uniformed personnel should also receive every type of support the government offers them through programs like the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP). "Rest assured that the government will continue to strive to provide the necessary support for our police, military, and other ranks to fulfill their mandate. Included in this effort is ensuring the well-being of your families through programs like CSBP," Marcos said. "The medical, financial, educational, employment, housing, and other social welfare assistance provided by CSBP are only appropriate for you, for the families left behind by our brave soldiers in the midst of battle," Marcos added. The President then directed all implementing bodies to ensure the prompt provision of benefits and aid to the recipients. Marcos also reminded the agencies that the goal is to ensure that all Filipinos benefit from government programs. "As we move forward with the New Philippines, all Filipinos will progress and be partners in this transformation," Marcos said. Marcos also expressed his gratitude to the members of the armed forces, police, and other uniformed personnel who have sacrificed their lives or been wounded while serving the country. "We can never repay the service they have dedicated to keeping our communities peaceful, safe, and orderly," Marcos said. "Their example is a testament to the innate talent, courage, and honor of Filipinos, and to our unwavering love for our country." Marcos also acknowledged the significant contribution of the heroes to the identity and history of the Philippines. He said that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Established through Executive Order No. 110 in 2020, the CSBP offers various forms of support and aid, including unique financial help, scholarships, special welfare assistance, healthcare support, housing assistance, and employment aid. The Department of the Interior and Local Government, serving as the primary executor of the CSBP, has consistently prioritized swift and efficient delivery of assistance to eligible personnel and their beneficiaries. The post PBBM assures military, police of proper gov’t support appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lacuna assures no one will be left behind
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna delivered her first State of the City Address on Wednesday where she enumerated the gains achieved during her first year in office. Lacuna stressed that her administration is committed to ensuring that all Manila residents are served and given access to basic services and cited the launch of her “Kalinga sa Maynila (Pulong-Pulong sa Pagtulong)” program, where she holds weekly or twice-weekly forums in different communities to bring city services directly to the people. Santos Lacuna also reported that her administration has been able to deliver to its senior citizens their updated monthly allowances, birthday cakes, senior food supplies, weekly free entrance to Manila Zoo, and monthly allocation of medicines from the city’s 44 health centers. Around 20,000 students from the city-run Universidad de Manila and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila were given their monthly allowance of P1,000 each, while more than 4,000 students from elementary and high school were also given financial aid through the city’s educational assistance program. The city also provided more than P1 million allowance for 14,735 solo parents and about P200 million allowance for 35,000 persons with disability. Senior citizens and PWDs were also provided with job opportunities through the city’s monthly job fairs. Lacuna expressed gratitude to those who have helped her mount the Kalinga program and to the residents who continuously support and believe in her. She vowed more programs in the coming years that will redound to the benefit of the needy sectors of the city The post Lacuna assures no one will be left behind appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2023 National Food Fair fuses tradition, innovation
The 2023 National Food Fair, themed “Go Discover, Taste, Enjoy!”, opened on Wednesday, 12 July, in simple ceremonies headed by Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual as keynote speaker. Organized by the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion in coordination with the DTI Regional Operations Group, the 2023 National Food Fair runs 12-16 July at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Over 250 MSMEs from the country’s 17 regions are exhibiting their products onsite at the event venue. Simultaneously, an online national food fair on the Lazada e-commerce platform is also offering the products of participating MSMEs, for a wider market reach nationwide. Showcasing the fusion of tradition and innovation, special settings, pavilions and MSME clusters draw attention to developments that elevate traditional Filipino products to meet stringent food industry standards and be competitive in the global market. These are: · Philippine Coconut Industry Pavilion and Coconut-Based MSME Cluster · Philippine Food Industry Innovations Lounge · Philippine Fruits and Nuts Pavilion · Innovative and Biotech Products Cluster · Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project Pavilion · Farm Fresh Produce Pavilion · KAPEtirya or Philippine Coffee Pavilion · Philippine Island Wine, Beer, and Juice Bar For culinary enthusiasts, renowned Filipino chefs are part of the daily program of activities, with live cooking and food preparation demonstrations, among others. The lineup includes: · The Ultimate Filipino Adobo: Stories Through the Ages book launching and cooking demonstrations (Chef Claude Tayag) · Isang Dekada ng Guevarra’s: An Inspiring Story (Chef Laudico Guevarra) · Fiesta Recipes (Chef Boy Logro) · Halal Recipes and lavish feast during social occasions (Chef Yed Dimaporo and Mustapha Ala, Jr.) · SIMPOL Recipes Using Coconut (Chef Tatung Sarthou) · Culinary Kurobuta Masterpieces (Chef Donatello Montrone) · Changing the Food Mindset: Slow Food (Chef Jam Melchor) · Plant-based Desserts (Chef Aileen of Studio Plantmaed) · Benefits of a Plant-based Diet (Chef Mylene Dolonius of Studio Plantmaed) · Healthy Daily Recipes (Chef YLYT Frixiah Manaig) · Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (Chef Eric Gruba) · The Farm at San Benito (Rose Pagcaliwagan) · Philippine Wine Mixology (Bartender Nino Cruz) The culminating highlight of this celebration of the diversity and rich heritage of Filipino food is an interactive cultural presentation of the BARMM Pagana Maguindanao, led by Mustafa Ala and Chef Yed Dimaporo. Pagana is a traditional Maguindanaon celebration that holds great cultural significance in the Maguindanao province of the Philippines. It is a festive event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate important occasions such as weddings, religious holidays or community milestones. The Pagana celebration is characterized by lively music, colorful costumes and traditional dances that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Maguindanaon people. The rhythmic beats of the kulintang ensemble, a musical ensemble composed of gongs, set the tone for the festivities, while traditional dances like the Singkil and Pangalay mesmerize the audience with their graceful movements. The event also offers a feast of traditional Maguindanaon cuisine, featuring flavorful dishes like Lininggil a Manok (chicken cooked in turmeric and coconut milk) and palapa (a spicy condiment made from chili and scallions). Pagana is not only a time of celebration but also an opportunity to strengthen community bonds, pass down cultural traditions to younger generations and showcase the rich artistic talents of the Maguindanaon people. Also part of the daily program are entrepreneurship talks and learning sessions that can offer food entrepreneurs with resources and ideas about how to strengthen and position their businesses for continued growth. The topics covered by various government agencies and partner-institutions participating in the daily program are: · Coconut-based Coffee and/or Cacao Enterprise Development Project (Department of Agriculture) · Geographical Indications and the Benefits of Registering One’s Trademark or Brand in IPOPHIL (Intellectual Property Office) · Sustainable Planting and Replanting of Local Cultivars; Natural and Healthy Coconut Vinegar; Health Benefits of Coconut (Philippine Coconut Authority) · Halal Culinary Tourism (Department of Tourism) · Bioplastic Derived from Pineapple Waste Packaging Technology; Coco-Based Food Technologies (Department of Science and Technology) · Kitchen Lab and Food Connect Plus (Philippine Trade Training Center) · Dairy and Coconut Farming, A Viable Integrated Farming Enterprise (National Dairy Authority) · Boosting Nutrition to Different MSMEs as Suppliers of Healthy Food Products (National Nutrition Council) · Healthy Food Consumption Trends and Research on Health Benefits of Philippine Herbs (Department of Health) · Franchising: A Way to Make Every Filipino Taste Your Lola’s Recipe (Philippine Franchising Association) · Accelerating Growth Through One Research and Extension in Action (UP Los Baños-Agora) · How MSMEs Can Thrive Online (Lazada) · Unilever’s Healthy and Sustainable Food Program (Unilever Philippines) · Maximizing Your Digital Marketing Potential with Analytics and Business Intelligence (Pamela Padilla) The daily program of activities is open to the public and free of charge. For the benefit of remote viewers, these are also being livestreamed on BDTP social media channels. To stay updated about the 2023 National Food Fair and other programs of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow the social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). Or email BDTP Director Marievic M. Bononan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph. The post 2023 National Food Fair fuses tradition, innovation appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Coconut Authority vows to reinvigorate agency ‘for another 50 years’
Philippine Coconut Authority Administrator Bernie F. Cruz on Monday said they will "reinvigorate" the agency "to revitalize the coconut industry for another 50 years." In a press briefing for the celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of the PCA on Friday ( 30 June 2023), Cruz said they have lined up programs to increase coconut farmers' productivity and product diversification, and to engage coconut farmers in "higher value-adding activities." Roel Rosales, Deputy Administrator for Operations, said while Indonesia leads the world's coconut production but only for its domestic consumption, the country is still the top exporter of coconut products along with 60 other by-products, and No. 1 dollar earner. "Tayo ang may pinakamayaman na genum (variety),kaya number one tayo as coconut exporter" (We have the best genum (variety) that is why we are the No.1 coconut exporter), Rosales explained. He, however, noted that there is a need to "reinvigorate" the industry as the past 30 years saw the neglect of the industry. "With PBBM (President Bong Bong Marcos), we are now at the crossroads," Rosales said, noting that they are now in talks to the heads the international coconut community (India, Indonesia, Malaysia Papua New Guinea) with European markets requiring "traceability." Traceability, according to Rosales, is finding where the coconut and its by-products come from, or whether the variety has been produced with organic fertilizers. The PCA, he said, has embarked on massive replanting of coconut trees from the 350 million trees already planted on 3.6 million hectares of land, mostly located in Mindano and the eastern front. To support this prokect, a P65 million allocation has been put up for projects for the coconut farmers, establishing seed gardens in provinces to ensure the availability of planting materials, and tapping the private sector's help for sustainable production. "The P5 billion we get from the Coco Levy yearly will also be utilized to help the coconut farmers," Rosales said, including the "hybridization program" for coconut varieties and inter-cropping methods for farmers to plant vegetables and fruit-bearing trees while waiting for the harvest season. The Bureau of Treasury, Rosales added, has allowed them to use the funds they have saved every year. Cruz, meanwhile, said the enactment of Republic Act No. 11524 of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, which directed the transfer of an initial P75 billion in total coconut levy funds to a Trust Fund, will be of great use for the benefit of coconut farmers and the development of the coconut industry in accordance with the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan. Created 50 years ago by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 232 of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, the PCA became the sole government agency tasked to develop the coconut industry to its full potential. The PCA's theme for this year celebration is "PCA@50: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future of the Philippine Coconut Industry". The post Coconut Authority vows to reinvigorate agency ‘for another 50 years’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go optimistic on coco levy law enactment
Sen. Bong Go has expressed optimism over the enactment of Republic Act 11524 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, which provides for the utilization of the coco levy fund to benefit the country’s coconut farmers......»»
‘Let coco fund benefit farmers’
For the coming year, my fondest wish is for our battle against Covid-19 to come to an end. I am certain that in the next few months, the vaccines that the government bought will be ready for distribution to our citizens The post ‘Let coco fund benefit farmers’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Coconut farmers are poorest agri people
Coconut farmers are now the poorest people in the agriculture sector, much poorer than when they were 30 years ago. This was the assessment of Danny Carranza, a coconut farmer and member the Kilusan Para sa Tunay na Repormang Agraryo at Katarungang Panlipunan (Katarungan). (MB FILE, Keith Bacongco) Carranza blamed the coconut farmers’ poverty on the low copra prices, inability to intercrop and modernize, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, which isolates some of them who are living in far-flung areas. “If you’re going to compare, we are much poorer now than we were back in 1990,” said Carranza. Carranza said the “crisis in coconut” that started in the 1990s was never resolved, but even worsened especially when farmers failed to diversify and intercrop before copra prices, dictated by world prices, crashed in 2019 and in the previous years. “The price of copra is improving, reaching P16/kg from P8/kg last year, but that is still not enough,” Carranza said, adding that farmers’ income from a hectare of coconut plantation does not reach P10,000 anymore. At present, about 95 percent of the 3.5 million hectares of coconut farms in the Philippines are meant to produce copra, which is the material for coconut oil manufacturing. But with the collapse of the prices of coconut oil in the world market over the last two years, prices of copra have also dropped plunging farmers into deeper poverty. According to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), prices of copra at farmgate as of October 15 stood at P21.86/kg, which is higher compared to P14.55/kg price level during the same day last year. But Carranza said that it normally takes three to four years for coconut farmers to recover when a typhoon hits their plantation because coconut trees don’t recover fast. Several typhoons have devastated coconut trees lately. “Farmers’ income is dictated by world prices, they don’t have enough funds to modernize their industry, and the government has failed to support them in the diversification of their coconut plantations,” Carranza said. “Then things got worse because of climate change. And then, because of lockdown, a lot of farmers who live in far-flung areas were isolated and couldn’t deliver their produce,” he added. In 2018, farmers working in coconut farms only received a daily nominal wage rate of P264, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data. To alleviate the current situation of coconut farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will soon distribute a P5,000 worth of assistance to coconut farmers, which will be withdrawn from the agency’s P24-billion stimulus package granted under ‘Bayanihan 2’. The problem, according to Carranza, is that the assistance may only benefit farmers who own 1 hectare of coconut plantations or less. The PCA is also setting aside a portion of its budget to finance on-farm and off-farm livelihood projects for coconut farmers such as intercropping and livestock. Meanwhile, Pambansang Kilusan ng Magbubukid sa Pilipinas (PKMP) Chairman Eduardo Mora said the legal team of Senator Bong Go pledged to help coconut farmers push for provisions that they want to be included in the Coco Levy Act, the proposed law that will pave the way for the release of the P100-billion coco levy fund. “It was the office of Senator Bong Go that informed us that the senate version of Coco Levy Act was already passed in third and final reading. But his legal team also assured to help us in the congress version of the law, in bicameral, and in the drafting of the IRR [implementing rules and regulation] of the law,” Mora told Business Bulletin. Mora’s group, which represents more than a hundred thousand coconut farmers in the country, has been calling for increased farmers’ representation in the planned coconut trust fund management committee. Coconut farmers also don’t want the funds to be handled by PCA, Mora said. Business Bulletin already sought for Agriculture Secretary William Dar’s reaction regarding the farmers’ opposition of the Coco Levy Act, but he hasn’t responded yet. .....»»
Trust fund set for coco farmers
About 3.5 million coconut farmers from 68 coconut- producing provinces will benefit if a proposed measure that seeks to create a trust fund by selling assets bought using the coco levy fund is enacted into law, said Senator Cynthia Villar said Thursday......»»
Palace assures P1M cash benefit to nurse’s family
Malacañang on Friday vowed to fast-track the release of the P1-million cash benefit for the family of a nurse in Cainta, Rizal who reportedly died due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) without receiving the promised hazard pay for medical frontliners. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque also expressed condolences to the family of the late nurse Ma. Theresa […] The post Palace assures P1M cash benefit to nurse’s family appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Tech advancements in agri sans job threats in Date 2024
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DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion
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KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
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Calbayog farmer group receives greenhouse, farm tools from DAR
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SB19 s Pablo leads Earth Hour in Manila
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Ecija onion farmers get storage facilities
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SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
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Bago farmers get P1-M capital trading support
Bago farmers get P1-M capital trading support.....»»
DAR proves unending government support to farmers
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Why Trump May Benefit from Truth Social Stock Market Merger
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