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PRIORITIZE AGRI SECTOR RECOVERY —AGRI PARTY-LIST

The next president should make agriculture recovery a top priority during their administration, AGRI Party-list said Friday. AGRI Party-list first nominee and former judge Frank Lobrigo issued the statement as damage and losses caused by Typhoon Odette to Philippine agriculture soared to ₱8 billion. Lobrigo urged presidential candidates to increase the budget for agriculture, telling […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST: SEND AID TO ‘ODETTE’-HIT FARMERS

AGRI Party-list is urging the government to fast-track and prioritize aid for farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Odette. “Kung ano man ang na-preposition na seeds para sa palay at mais at mga gamot para sa poultry at livestock ay ipamigay na sa mga magsasakang sinalanta ng bagyong Odette. Gayundin ang mga relief packs para […]

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AGRI BACKS ROBREDO PLAN TO DOUBLE PH AGRI BUDGET

The AGRI Party-list expressed support for the plan of Vice President Leni Robredo to double the budget for the agriculture sector to at least P116 billion should she win the presidency in 2022. “Natutuwa kami na binibigyang halaga ni Vice President Robredo ang agrikultura at buo ang suporta namin sa kanyang panukala na doblehin ang […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST BACKS SARDINE CONSERVATION PLAN

Amid declining fish catch, the AGRI Party-list urged the government to implement the National Sardines Management Plan (NSMP). AGRI issued the call in the wake of Agriculture Secretary William Dar’s request for an additional P12 billion from the agency’s earlier proposed P95-billion budget for 2022 to address challenges on food and agriculture. The NSMP aims […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST: BUY LOCAL FOR HOLIDAY FEASTS

The AGRI Party-list on Friday appealed to consumers to support local producers and buy locally-produced food and food products during the Christmas season. “Karamihan sa atin ay naghahanda na para sa Noche Buena at Media Noche. Nawa’y tangkilikin natin ang produkto ng ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda, maging ang ating small-scale at local entrepreneurs,” AGRI […]

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SUPPORT FOR PH FARMERS TO CUT RICE IMPORTS URGED

The best way to cut rice imports is not to ask Filipinos to eat less rice but to give more support to rice farmers to improve yield, AGRI Party-list said Sunday. “The government is forced to import rice to keep up with the demand because we have not been giving adequate support for our rice […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST BATS FOR EXPANSION OF PCIC CHARTER

The AGRI Party-list is proposing to convert the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to the Philippine Agricultural Insurance System (PAIS), which will provide free life and crop insurance to farmers and fisherfolk, as well as optional agricultural equipment insurance. “Gusto nating ipanukala ang pag-amyenda sa batas na naglikha sa PCIC at i-expand ito upang maging […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST TO PUSH FOR AGRI SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The AGRI party-list said it will push for the creation of a dedicated scholarship fund in the next administration for deserving students who want to study agriculture or aquaculture to complement the existing free tertiary education law. “Sa ating palagay ay hindi nakukuha ng agriculture, as a field of study, ang suporta na dapat binibigay […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST PUSHES FOR AGRI-TOURISM IN PH

The AGRI Party-list on Thursday said it will push for the development of agri-tourism and the establishment of agri-tourism centers in the country. “Alam naman nating napakahalaga ng agrikultura sa ating ekonomiya. Batid din natin ang turismo ang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang nasa remote at underdeveloped na mga lugar sa bansa,” […]

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GIVE FARMERS ACCESS TO CREDIT – AGRI PARTY-LIST

The government should provide greater access to credit to farmers and other agricultural workers in order for them to escape poverty, AGRI Party-list said. “A study published by the Asian Development Bank states that credit is a crucial factor in agricultural development, and we wholeheartedly agree.  Considering the fact that our farmers have a 31.6% […]