Fisherfolk Challenge Program News Today

In a bid to encourage and empower the youth to actively engage in agriculture and fisheries, a House of Representatives committee has approved a measure establishing a program for young farmers and fisherfolk. House Committee on Agriculture and Food member Keith Micah Tan of Quezon, principal author of the bill,…

In the Northern area of the Philippines, there lies a community with a vibrant history and heritage. The regions of

The 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero-led House Committee on Poverty Alleviation is eyeing the passage of a bill batting for cheaper medicines, among other measures, as a way to ease the daily burden on poor Filipinos. (Christine Sandu/ Unsplash) “With the support of the Speaker, w

YOUNG AGRI-PRENEURS. Zagana chief executive officer Joshua Aragon (right) delivers his message of support for young farmers (left) during the Young Farmers Challenge 2022 awarding ceremony at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall in Quezon City on Wednesday (Aug. 31, 2022). The program aims to encourage and support young agri-preneurs to stay or return to agriculture and to engage them in food production, processing of agricultural products, and other farm-based enterprises. (...

BETTER DAYS We recently chaired a Senate Committee on Youth public hearing on measures that we believe could have a tremendous impact on young Filipinos, many of whom, for the past two years, have spent a considerable portion of their time indoors, and isolated from crowds and gatherings.   For

WE recently chaired a Senate Committee on Youth public hearing on measures that we believe could have a tremendous impact on young Filipinos, many of whom, for the past two years, have spent a considerable portion of their time indoors, and isolated from crowds and gatherings.   For sure, the pandemic…