Department of Agriculture - 1Bataan

20
Oct

DA declares Bataan bird-flu free

Greg Refraccion / 7 months
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The Department of Agriculture officially declared last week Bataan province as free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Alberto Venturina, provincial veterinarian, said that under DA Memorandum Order No. 31, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel confirmed that Bataan is no longer affected by bird-flu virus following latest surveillance team report. Venturina said, “This is […]

09
Oct

DA visits Orion farming, fishing villages

Greg Refraccion / 7 months
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To cushion the impact of climate change, the national government, in partnership with local government units and stakeholders have to introduce improvement in the barangay level to benefit farmers and fisherfolk. This was the key objective of Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary Joycel R. Panlilio and other department officials who visited Barangay Daan-Pare and […]

25
Sep

ASF Information Caravan

Mairine Gacutan / 8 months
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In coordination with the Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, headed by Dr. Alberto Venturina, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) – National African Swine Fever Prevention and Control Program (NASFPCP) is conducting the African Swine Fever (ASF) Information Caravan from September 24 to 26, 2025 at Crown Royale Hotel, Balanga […]

11
Jul

DA, Mariveles LGU launch free vegetable seed distribution

Mhike Cigaral / 10 months
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The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Local Government of Mariveles under the leadership of Mayor AJ Concepcion, launched a vegetable seed distribution program aimed at supporting community gardens and encouraging healthier lifestyles among residents. The initiative, which provides free vegetable seeds to local households and farmers, is part of Mariveles’ broader campaign […]

04
Jul

Sitio Nazareno-Culis Farm-to-Market Road Inauguration

Mairine Gacutan / 11 months
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Bataan Governor Joet Garcia, together with Hermosa Mayor Anne Inton, former Mayor Jopet Inton and Culis Punong Barangay Manolito Paule, led the inauguration ceremony of the newly improved farm-to-market (FMR) road in Sitio Nazareno, Barangay Culis, Hermosa on July 2, 2025. Through this FMR road, the transport of agricultural products and harvests to the market […]

20
May

Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2025

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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Pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 09, series of 2025, also known as the Bataan Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Week Ordinance, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV), is currently holding the Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2025 from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Bataan Tourism […]

30
Apr

Blessing and Turnover of Orani Fish Landing and Trading Facility

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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The blessing and turnover of the Orani Fish Landing and Trading Facility was held yesterday, April 29, in Brgy. Pantalan Bago, Orani. Said facility was constructed through the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) under the Department of Agriculture (DA), funded by the World Bank, and supported by both the National Government and the Provincial Government […]

24
Mar

DA-BFAR opens ₱32-M marine hatchery in Bataan

Mhike Cigaral / 1 year
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The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region III (DA-BFAR) has inaugurated the Legislated Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Barangay Quinawan, Bagac. A formal blessing ceremony marked the opening of the facility, which aims to support the local fishing industry. The ₱32-million hatchery is expected to boost fish seed production and strengthen […]

19
Mar

Inauguration of Legislated Marine Multi-Species Hatchery

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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On March 18, 2025, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region 3 officially inaugurated the first Legislated Marine Multi-Species Hatchery in the region. This project, located in Barangay Quinawan, Bagac, aims to strengthen the region’s aquaculture industry. Powered by solar energy, the hatchery will support the sustainable production of […]

13
Jan

DA sets new ASF zoning rules

Greg Refraccion / 1 year
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will issue new zoning rules for areas affected by outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) by January. The BusinessWorld reported recently that red zone areas with confirmed ASF cases. Pink zones are near infected areas or are ASF-free areas in infected provinces. Yellow zones are deemed high risk […]