Category : Agricultural Impact


RA 9003: 26 Years of Plans, No Action in Cebu

A forum in Cebu City highlighted the failure of LGUs to implement the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, with former DENR Secretary Elisea Gozun criticizing poor execution and the Binaliw landfill tragedy.

DA-Davao Gives Horses to Farmers for Remote Crop Hauling

The Department of Agriculture-Davao's Livestock Program has distributed four horses to the Balukot Farmers Association to help transport corn, bananas, and root crops from mountainous farms where mechanized transport is impractical.

Balanga Residents Get Affordable Rice via Kadiwa Store

Approximately 600 residents in Barangay Cupang Proper, Balanga City, received 10 kilograms each of subsidized rice through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo rolling store initiative, part of a broader government effort to enhance food security and reduce household co

House Approves National Food Security Day Bill

The House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 8042, designating October 16 as National Food Security Day to combat hunger and high food prices through government-led initiatives.

Cebu City Seeks Cease Order for Monterrazas Over Permits

The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office has recommended a cease-and-desist order against Monterrazas de Cebu for lacking environmental permits, following inspections and complaints about the high-end residential project.

Cebu City's March 15 Deadline to Clear SRP Waste Crisis

Cebu City faces a March 15 deadline to remove rotting waste from the South Road Properties, aiming to save its tourism hub. The temporary trash site has caused a stench, driving away diners and harming local businesses, with plans to relocate to Inayawan.

Cebu Veterinary Shortage Puts Animal and Public Health at Risk

Cebu's Provincial Veterinary Office struggles to fill 11 positions, including 7 for veterinarians, as young professionals prefer private clinics. With only 10 of 53 LGUs having resident vets, rabies control and disease surveillance are compromised.

Sagay City Chosen for P8.5-M Desalination Pilot

Molocaboc Island in Sagay City, Negros Occidental has been identified as the pilot site for a proposed P8.5-million desalination project by the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, aimed at addressing freshwater access and creating livel

DOTr Plants 1.2M Trees for NSCR Greening Project

The Department of Transportation plans to plant 1.2 million trees over five years as part of the North-South Commuter Railway Greening Project, with a PHP14 million budget for watershed protection and climate initiatives.

Page 1 of 5
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button