Republic of the Philippines

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

ORIENTAL MINDORO | AUGUST 31, 2022 – Twenty-one (21) fertilizer and pesticide handlers in the municipalities of Bansud, Gloria, and Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro were randomly monitored by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Regional Field Unit IV (FPA RFU IV) last August 22-23, 2022.   Of the 21 handlers, 2 were fertilizer warehouses, and 19 were dealers. In continue reading : 21 fertilizer and pesticide handlers in Oriental Mindoro undergo inspection

QUEZON PROVINCE | August 30, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) of Quezon, Edmar C. Bundalian, acted as one of the resource speakers and discussed the concept of Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agricultural Training Institute – CALABARZON information caravan for Rice Competitive Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Beneficiaries on August 26, 2022 in Tagkawayan, Quezon.   “The main continue reading : BFS campaign continues to 50 RCEF farmers

Bohol | August 30, 2022 – Thirty (30) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation in the Province of Bohol on August 16-19, 2022.   Upon inspection, two (2) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were found to have committed minor violations, which were immediately addressed. Primarily, these violations pertained to good housekeeping, continue reading : Clean-up drive operations in the Province of Bohol finds 22 violators

ORIENTAL MINDORO | August 30, 2022 – As part of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority’s mandate to educate the agricultural sector on the use of fertilizer and pesticide products, FPA RFU-IV held a training on Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) for fertilizer and pesticide dealers last August 24-25, 2022 at El Puebo Rhizort, Mahal na Pangalan, Calapan continue reading : ASD training emphasizes dealers’ roles and obligations and discusses issues on fake fertilizers

LAOAG CITY | August 25, 2022 – 1,380 bags of off-specs 14-14-14 fertilizers were pulled out in the market by Valap Inc., upon the order of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority. Witnesses by Mr. Noel M. Tablada, FPA Ilocos Norte Provincial Officer, and Mr. Nestor Diaz of Valap Inc, the pull-out was implemented on August 17, continue reading : FPA witnesses pull-out of off-specs fertilizers in Laoag

CAMARINES SUR | August 26, 2022 – Fifty-three (53) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on August 23-26, 2022, in the Province of Camarines Sur (first and second district).   Out of the 53 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found eighteen (18) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice continue reading : FPA Bicol inspects 53 Camarines Sur dealers, issues 18 NoVs

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL | August 30, 2022 – Thirty (30) participants from different municipalities in the Province of Bohol attended the Accredited Safety Dispensers (ASD) training on August 24, 2022, held in Reynas the Haven and Gardens, Tagbilaran City.   ASD training is one of the requirements for the License to Operate (LTO) as a dealer. continue reading : 30 participants from the Province of Bohol attend ASD training

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON | August 30, 2022 – FPA Region X spearheaded by Regional (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja discussed the fertilizer situation to the 49 members of the Bukidnon Agricultural Supply Dealers Association (BASDA) last August 25, 2022, at Jocel’s Garden, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon.   RO Calleja presented the reasons for the increasing fertilizer continue reading : BASDA members learn about the country’s fertilizer supply