KALBARYO SA BARRIO,’ this was how Floracel Cansing of Brgy. Glamang, in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur described the farm-to-market road (FMR) that for years served as the testament of the farmers everyday struggle in the community. “During rainy season, the road transformed into a river. It was impossible for us to transport our produce to … read more »

In a significant step towards boosting regional development, three local government units (LGUs) in Region 12 signed their respective Implementation Management Agreements (IMA) for their subproject proposals with the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Project Scale-Up . The agreement facilitates the implementation of three critical farm-to-market road (FMR) subprojects aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure … read more »

To accelerate the implementation of subprojects, the Project Support Office Mindanao (PSO Mindanao) with the RPCO BARMM conducted a simultaneous awarding of checks to four enterprise subproject proponent groups from Tandubas and South Ubian in Tawi-Tawi Province on January 14, 2025. PSO Mindanao Deputy Project Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA, together with Tawi-Tawi Provincial Governor … read more »

In a bid to build Project awareness among information and communication networks across the Caraga region, the DA – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Caraga InfoACE unit spearheaded a two-day expository tour for fourteen of its media partners from November 6 – 7, 2024. The tour aims to highlight the impact these subprojects have had … read more »

The Department of Agriculture 11 – Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) team has conducted the final inspection of the Rehabilitation of New Visayas-Tulalian Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with Bridge in Davao del Norte to ensure the proper operations and maintenance of the subproject on September 2 in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte. … read more »

In a concerted effort to expedite rural development initiatives across Mindanao, the PRDP Project Support Office (PSO) Mindanao spearheaded the Ceremonial Awarding of the No Objection Letter 1 (NOL1) and the Signing of Implementation Management Agreements (IMA) in Davao City on September 3, 2024. The event marked the second time the PSO Mindanao brought together … read more »

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To address the gaps and constraints within Mindanao’s swine value chain, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project 10 Scale-Up (DA-PRDP 10 Scale-up) spearheads the Mindanao-Wide Stakeholders Consultation on September 4, here in this city. The activity aims to validate and assess collected data, ensuring that priority constraints … read more »

Effective agri-fishery development projects require a harmonious alignment between local-level plans and national strategies. This synergy ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, policies are implemented coherently, and the unique needs of local communities are addressed. Today (September 4), the DA Philippine Rural Development Project-Davao Region (DA-PRDP XI) through its IPLAN Component has conducted a workshop … read more »

Coffee stakeholders from various agencies gathered in Sultan Kudarat for the 1st Regional Convergence Meeting 2024, renewing their collective commitment to advancing the coffee industry in the province. The convergence initiative, which is rooted in the Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP) of Sultan Kudarat, was formally established in 2021 through a Memorandum of Agreement facilitated … read more »

A joint PSO Mindanao and RPCO BARMM team conducted on-ground monitoring on two critical infrastructure subprojects in Maguindanao on September 4-5.   Led by PRDP PSO Mindanao Deputy Project Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA, the team visited the sites for the “Concreting of Brgy. Pandan FMR” in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur and the “Concreting … read more »