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Twenty farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FFCAs) received tools and equipment from the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist on April 8 at the Capitol Compound. The beneficiaries included members of the high-value commercial crops (HVCC) sector, fishery groups, rural-based organizations, and rice farmers. The distributed tools and equipment […]
As the oil crisis deepens concerns over energy supply, Isabela is turning to a surprising resource most people throw away—garbage. As it turns out, in Isabela, trash just needs a career change. The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) is advancing plans for a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility that will convert municipal solid waste into renewable electricity, […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said that as Cauayan City marks 25 years of remarkable progress, the same unity and compassion that transformed it into a thriving city will be vital in helping the nation confront the challenges brought about by the Middle East crisis. Speaking before local leaders and stakeholders, Dy underscored that in […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the inspection and inauguration of key post-harvest facilities in Isabela, highlighting the government’s intensified push to strengthen agricultural productivity, reduce losses, and improve farmers’ incomes. Dy said the newly inaugurated facilities represent concrete steps toward improving the productivity and income of Filipino farmers, stressing that […]
The P1.6-billion City of Ilagan Feed Mill Complex, with a monthly production capacity of 15,000 metric tons, was inaugurated recently in Isabela, marking one of the largest agro-industrial investments in Northern Luzon. Spanning 4.5 hectares and completed in just 10 months, the complex is expected to strengthen the livestock and poultry supply chain while providing […]
The Department of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have sealed a JPY1.7-billion grant agreement to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela, a move aimed at sharpening the buffer stocking capability of the National Food Authority in one of the country’s most productive rice belts. The facility will rise in Cauayan City, […]
Construction is underway for the new Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Provincial Office in City of Ilagan. The office will serve as a dedicated center to provide enhanced services and support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families across Isabela. Mayor Josemarie Diaz announced during the groundbreaking ceremony at the City Civic Center, Barangay […]
The province of Isabela, which was battered by Super Typhoon Uwan over the weekend, recorded zero casualties. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Atty. Constante Foronda Jr. confirmed. 17,303 families, or approximately 53,288 individuals, from 692 barangays in various towns and cities of Isabela were evacuated. Since November 7, pre-emptive evacuation was carried out […]
House Speaker Bojie Dy convened a strategic dialogue with farmers at the Isabela Convention Center (ICON) in Cauayan City recently to address pressing agricultural concerns.The forum brought together key stakeholders, including Provincial Agriculturist Sergio Galamgam, city and municipal agriculturists, leaders of Irrigators Associations and Farmers’ Cooperatives, as well as several mayors and city officials from […]
The National Nutrition Council Region 2, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Integrated Provincial Health Office, officially launched the “Tutok Kainan” Dietary Supplementation Program (TKDSP) in Alicia, Isabela.Dr. Nelson Paguirigan explained that the province was identified as a priority area under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition due to its […]