Farmers and fishermen in Orani will now have a sigh of relief following the release of P180,364,159.48 by the Department of Agriculture through the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP). In its statement released during the recent inauguration by President Marcos of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Limay, the DA said the beneficiaries of the project […]
The regional office of the Department of Agriculture recently gave a “Plaque of Award” to Bataan for its outstanding performance. Dr. Alberto Venturina, provincial veterinarian, said Bataan province landed first place for its “relentless effort and steadfast support for the livestock and poultry industry and for its unfailing commitment to the regional livestock program.” Bataan […]
Eighteen fishermen from Morong town and another 18 from Bagac received marine diesel engines from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Department of Agriculture to help them enhance productivity. Board Member Jorge Estanislao said the engines were distributed to legitimate fishermen in coordination with the local government unit of Morong led by […]
This is according to Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Alberto Venturina. He said the Department of Agriculture announced it last November 14. Venturina said Bataan was affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza last March 22 after a backyard mallard duck farm tested for the virus. Domingo Panganiban, senior undersecretary, Department of Agriculture, declared the province birdflu-free following […]
Swine were distributed to farmers in Orani under the INSPIRE program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Provincial Government of Bataan. Board Member Benjie Serrano, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture representing Gov. Joet Garcia and Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Albert Venturina led the distribution. “The swine distribution aims to help Orani […]
The Provincial Government of Bataan through the Department of Agriculture may opt to allow entry of piglets from neighboring provinces but subject to laboratory testing and complete permits. This was disclosed recently by Dr. Alberto Venturina, Bataan provincial veterinarian, who said: “As much as possible local sourcing sana pero wala nang piglets dito sa province.” […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a farm-to-market road (FMR) in Dinalupihan, Bataan. The infrastructure located in Barangay San Simon resulted in improved mobility of people, products, and services. DPWH Bataan 1st District Engineer Erlindo Flores Jr. said the project is a joint undertaking of the agency and Department of Agriculture. […]
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is not always aimed at warding off communist terrorists, sometimes it also helps construct farm-to-market road. This will happen in Barangay Mabiga, in Hermosa where the NTF-ELCAC allotted P12 million for a one-kilometer farm-to-market road. The Local Government of Hermosa, Bataan PNP, Department of […]
Bataan Gov. Jose Enrique Garcia III had asked the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) under Vice Gov. Cris Garcia to pass a resolution authorizing the former to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Agricultural Training Institute for the swine artificial insemination project in barangays (villages). The said project to be launched in Barangay Bangkal, Abucay, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is continuously conducting surveillance in Bataan for possible flu or avian influenza in several towns. Dr. Alberto Venturina, chief of provincial veterinary office, said a surveillance team had been fielded within 7- kilometer radius to get blood samples and conduct oropharyngeal swab test on all pouting species in Hermosa, Samal, […]
