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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has approved the importation of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish for the first quarter of 2022 to address the shortage in fish supply caused by Typhoon Odette last year. In a statement, Dar said the importation was covered by the Certificate of Ne
Fisherfolk and rice farmers suffer the most losses, based on the Department of Agriculture's final tally
(Photo courtesy of DA) MANILA - Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said there is a need to import 60,000 metric tons (MT) of small pelagic fish to meet the demand for the first quarter of 2022 due to the damage incurred by the fishery sector from Typhoon Odette in December last year. Dar also announced on Tuesday the signing of the Certificate of Necessity to Import after the assessment showed significant damage and reduced fish production, especially galunggong (round scad), sardines, and mackerel. In a Laging Handa public briefing, Dar said they are working to remedy the Bu...
DAMAGED. Typhoon Odette wrecks agriculture infrastructure in Western Visayas in this December photo. The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas, Regional Executive Director Remelyn Recoter on Saturday (Jan. 15, 2022) said, has submitted a PHP700 million rehab program to their central office.(Photo courtesy of DA Western Visayas Regional Agri-Fishery Information Section) ILOILO CITY - The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas (Region 6) needs around PHP700 million to rehabilitate its sector damaged by Typhoon Odette that struck last December 17. DA Regional Executive Director for...
The Department of Agriculture said it has provided at least P2.9 billion of assistance to farmers, fishers and other rural folks affected by Typhoon Odette, which damage and losses already climbed to P13.4 billion General Luna in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Dec. 22 after it was devastate