by Elvy T. Estacio, RPCOCAR InfoACE The Improvement of Limood, Balinciagao Sur-Magsilay-Amdalao Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) in Pasil, Kalinga is set to commence as the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up granted the green light for contract awarding to the winning bidder. With the issuance of the No Objection Letter (NOL) 2, … read more »

by Elvy T. Estacio, RPCOCAR InfoACE The Ifugao Provincial Local Government can now proceed with the bidding of the proposed construction of Asipulo Level II Potable Water System (PWS) in Asipulo, Ifugao, after receiveing the green light from the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up. Through the DA-PRDP Regional Project Coordination … read more »

by Elvy T. Estacio, RPCOCAR InfoACE The Cordillera Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) has approved the upgrading of the Sagada Arabica Coffee Growers and Processors’ Organization, Inc. (SACGPO) coffee processing enterprise, valued at Php33 million for funding under the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up. The approval was granted during the … read more »

by Elvy T. Estacio, RPCOCAR InfoACE & Stepher Banhan, RPCOCAR I-REAP Learning visits were organized for the Taloy Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (TAFARMCO) to provide valuable insights and guidance for their proposed enterprise subproject on Agri Food and Processing Hub, under the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up.  The learning visits included … read more »

by Joan Dapidap, RPCO1 InfoACE The Ilocos I-REAP Component in a coordination meeting on January 17 reminded beneficiaries to take good care of the facilities turned over to their cooperatives and associations. “The operation and maintenance of these facilities are very important,” Ms. Maria Christine de Leon, enterprise development marketing specialist, said. “You are the … read more »

by Joan D. Dapidap, RPCO1 InfoACE Some 18 PRDP-assisted proponent groups participated in a market matching activity organized by the Philippine Rural Development Project Ilocos Region in the City of San Fernando, La Union, on January 16. Proponent groups present were the Catuday Agrarian Reform Cooperative, Hundred Islands Farmpreneurs Agriculture Cooperative, Aramal Tocok FFF MPC, … read more »

by Elvy T. Estacio, RPCOCAR InfoACE The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up marked a significant milestone in advancing rural development in the Cordillera region, closing 2024 with the approval of five infrastructure subprojects worth Php973 million. Of these, four subprojects are located in the province of Ifugao, while one in … read more »

by Joan Dapidap, RPCO1 InfoACE The Philippine Rural Development Project Scale-Up (PRDP Scale-Up) is set to strengthen the agri-fishery industry in the Ilocos Region with subprojects valued at Php3.4 billion. Since the launching of PRDP Scale-Up in 2023, a total of 24 subproject proposals were rigorously developed for funding approval. The province of Pangasinan leads … read more »

by Joan D. Dapidap, RPCO1 InfoACE The Ilocos Region Project Advisory Board (RPAB) on Friday approved the construction of the Ubbog Bridge with approaches in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, a vital step towards improving agricultural productivity and market access for farmers in the municipality. Funded under the Philippine Rural Development Project Scale-Up (PRDP-SU), the Php 109.89 … read more »

by Joan D. Dapidap, RPCO1 InfoACE The Regional Project Advisory Board 1 (RPAB1) has approved the subproject proposals from the municipalities of Bayambang, Pangasinan and Tagudin, Ilocos Sur for funding under the Philippine Rural Development Project Scale-Up. The recommendation for approval was granted during the RPAB1’s 31st meeting on December 18 in San Carlos City, … read more »