Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

MASINLOC, Zambales | March 20, 2026 — The world’s sweetest mango and the pride of the Province of Zambales received prominent focus in the week-long celebration of the civic town fiesta here. Starting with the Agri-Tourism Booth exhibits on March 9, local mango products stole the show in the Mango and Suman Boodle Fight and… Read More Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

By Ara Jamica R. Reparejo | March 13, 2026 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 for the development of the Gen XP TV Series, a digital educational program designed to bridge traditional farming with innovation. ‎This is a youth-led digital… Read More DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

By Michael A. Taroma | January 2, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Farming households in Aurora gained improved economic stability as the government condoned over P850 million in land amortization debts of 73 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), easing financial burdens and allowing farmers to focus on productivity and family welfare. Implemented under Republic Act No. 11953, the… Read More P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

32 Zambales farmers receive e-titles, debt condonation certificates

By Reia G. Pabelonia | December 29, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — About 32 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zambales received electronic land titles and debt condonation certificates from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). This aims to strengthen land tenure security and reduce the financial burden of farmers through the implementation of Republic Act… Read More 32 Zambales farmers receive e-titles, debt condonation certificates

DTI’s 8th CARP trade fair generates over P9.9-M sales

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 27, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Over P9.9 million in sales was generated in the 8th CARP Regional Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Luzon.  About 102 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) beneficiaries of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)… Read More DTI’s 8th CARP trade fair generates over P9.9-M sales

DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 24, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed information, education, and communication (IEC) equipment to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in different municipalities of Zambales. The activity is in line with the department’s objective of providing relevant information on its Support to Parcelization of Lands for… Read More DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

Faster, cheaper: PHilMech cites advantages of mechanical rice threshers

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | November 16, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) is highlighting the advantage of using mechanical rice threshers to make rice harvesting faster and more efficient. PHilMech Project Assistant John Jayson Cabrera said the use of the machine significantly reduces… Read More Faster, cheaper: PHilMech cites advantages of mechanical rice threshers

DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 14, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon has distributed more than P23 million worth of livelihood aid to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations across the region to boost livestock production and augment their income.  Held at the DA compound in Barangay… Read More DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

Traditions, pop culture spotlight Laruk-Laruk Festival

CANDELARIA, Zambales — Cultural traditions blended with modern fiesta celebration during the three-day Laruk-Laruk Festival held here on October 29 to 31, as the Candelaria community mixed cooking, song, dance, beauty, and sports for fun and community connection. The Laruk-Laruk Festival is an annual local fiesta to celebrate the tradition of making laruk-laruk, or rice… Read More Traditions, pop culture spotlight Laruk-Laruk Festival

DAR Zambales distributes e-titles, condonation certificates to ARBs

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 23, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Zambales Provincial Office distributed electronic titles (e-titles) and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province.  This is part of the government’s continued efforts to empower farmers and strengthen the agrarian reform… Read More DAR Zambales distributes e-titles, condonation certificates to ARBs