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Leyte Gov Eyes Banana, Rice Under PRDP

While the commodity plan for Banana is nearing completion as the identified priority commodity of the province, Gov. LeopoldoDominico L. Petilla also expressed interest to include rice to be supported under the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP). Governor Petilla said, “We need to sustain the gains we have achieved under the rice sector and make … read more »

Alcala, Defensor sign PRDP MOA for Iloilo

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Iloilo Governor Arthur D. Defensor, Sr. signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementations of Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) during the turn-over of Department of Agriculture (DA) projects to farmers of Brgy. Nueva Invencion, Barotac Viejo on May 8. This was witnessed by the Senate President Franklin … read more »

PSO Visayas Train on Results-Based Monitoring System

                              The Program Support Office (PSO) Visayas staffs were trained on the use of Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) system as a strategic tool in the in the project implementations of Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP). The RBME system training held … read more »

PRDP sets to implement agri, fishery initiatives in WV- Dir. Wendam

The Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) in Western Visayas is geared towards poverty reduction through the implementation of strategic agriculture and fisheries initiatives, according to Regional Program Coordinating Office (RPCO) 6 focal person, Dir. Joyce S. Wendam.               “I-REAP, as one of PRDP component aims to enhance agri infrastructures … read more »

Muscovado Sugar Alternative to a Healthier Sweetener

A very good alternative for healthier sweetener nowadays is the muscovado sugar in its rawest form.  Gone were the days when the lowly muscovado, if served side by side with central sugar and white sugar is less appreciated.  But what really makes it tick? Muscovado is the generic name for all amorphous brown sugar powder, … read more »

Social media tools to promote transparency, awareness on PRDP projects

The enhancement and maximum use of social media tools by the Department of Agriculture (DA) information officers will promote transparency and public awareness on the implementation of Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) in Western Visayas. The PRDP- Regional Program Coordinating Office (RPCO) 6 Info ACE has conducted an orientation seminar on using the social media … read more »

PRPD to boost organic agriculture program in NegOcc

Being chosen as a priority province by the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), Negros Occidental is expected to develop and strengthen its advocacy and interventions in the organic agriculture program. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for us to feed the whole country. Let the PRDP be a model for all provinces because this … read more »