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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

May 30, 2025 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) celebrated its 48th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Smarter Regulations, Nurturing Innovations,” reinforcing its mission to modernize regulatory practices that support a productive, safe, and sustainable agricultural sector in the Philippines. Held at the FPA Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City, the continue reading : FPA celebrates 48th anniversary with launch of smarter regulations and agricultural innovations

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR), has confiscated thousands of unregistered pesticide and fertilizer products valued at approximately P4 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. praised the swift enforcement action, continue reading : DA-FPA, CIDG joint operation nabs seller of unregistered farm inputs

May 17, 2025 | Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya – In a coordinated operation to enforce national regulations on agricultural inputs, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region 2 and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Region 2, with support from the Bambang Municipal Police Station, apprehended an individual for selling unregistered fertilizers and pesticides in continue reading : FPA, CIDG nab individual selling unregistered agricultural chemicals in Nueva Vizcaya

May 16, 2025 | Quezon City – In celebration of its 48th founding anniversary, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reaffirmed its commitment  to enhance regulatory systems and adopt modern technologies for the benefit of Filipino farmers during a press conference held at the Philippine Information Agency on May 16, 2025. Executive Director Glenn DC. continue reading : FPA unveils strategic direction for smarter regulations, nurturing innovation

May 15, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), led by Executive Director Glenn DC. Estrada, will be celebrating its 48th anniversary on May 30, with the theme: “Smarter Regulations, Nurturing Innovation.”  The theme captures the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize its regulatory framework, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and embrace new continue reading : FPA to celebrate 48th anniversary with a commitment to smarter regulations and innovation

March 27, 2025 | QUEZON CITY – Dir. Glenn DC. Estrada officially took his oath as Executive Director III of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) before Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on March 27, 2025, at the Department of Agriculture Central Office. Under his leadership, the agency is set to implement a continue reading : Dir. Glenn Estrada takes oath as new Executive Director of the FPA, introduces 10-point strategic agenda

March 31, 2025 | San Fernando City, Pampanga – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Central Luzon clarified concerns regarding the usability of expired pesticide products during an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training held at Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol Compound, from March 26-27, 2025. Participants raised questions about whether expired pesticides could still be used continue reading : FPA Central Luzon addresses concerns on expired pesticides during ASD training

March 14, 2025 | Iguig, Cagayan — To develop competent and safety-conscious advocates who will ensure the safe and proper management of fertilizers and pesticides, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Cagayan Valley conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training at DA-CVRC, Minanga Norte, Iguig, Cagayan on March 12-13, 2025. The training was organized in continue reading : FPA Cagayan Valley trains safety dispensers on responsible farm input handling