February 4, 2024 | Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority-Regional Field Unit IV (FPA RFU IV) took proactive steps to enforce compliance of establishments in Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, with FPA standards and the Food Safety Act of 2013, on January 20-22, 2025. A total of thirteen establishments were inspected during continue reading : FPA Region IV boosts regulatory compliance of establishments in Lubang Island
FPA Bicol enforces PD 1144 in Camarines Norte, issues violations to unlicensed handlers
January 30, 2025 | Camarines Norte – To strengthen enforcement against fertilizer and pesticide violations under Presidential Decree 1144, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol conducted a Clean-Up Drive Operation (CUD) in Camarines Norte from January 20-24, 2025. Forty-seven (47) fertilizer and pesticide handlers were inspected during the activity, of which, 6 were detected continue reading : FPA Bicol enforces PD 1144 in Camarines Norte, issues violations to unlicensed handlers
FPA and FATA sign MOU to strengthen collaboration for 2025 accreditation training programs
January 17, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) and the FPA Accredited Training Associations (FATA) reaffirmed their long-standing partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the FPA Board Room, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City on January 17, 2025. The MOU outlines the specific responsibilities and functions of both parties continue reading : FPA and FATA sign MOU to strengthen collaboration for 2025 accreditation training programs
Dir. Glenn Estrada takes oath as newly appointed Deputy Executive Director, designated as OIC Executive Director of the FPA
JANUARY 10, 2025 | QUEZON CITY – Dir. Glenn DC. Estrada recently took his oath as the newly appointed Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer of the FPA before Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. at the DA Central Office in Quezon City. Following his appointment, Dir. Estrada has been designated as Officer-in-Charge, Executive Director continue reading : Dir. Glenn Estrada takes oath as newly appointed Deputy Executive Director, designated as OIC Executive Director of the FPA
FPA holds second leg information caravan on safe drone use in agriculture
December 11, 2024 | Tarlac City – To promote the responsible and effective use of drone technology in agriculture, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted its second Information Caravan on the Safe and Judicious Use of Fertilizers and Pesticides for Drone Application on December 11, 2024. The event took place at the Provincial Evacuation continue reading : FPA holds second leg information caravan on safe drone use in agriculture
FPA conducts information caravan on safe application of fertilizers and pesticides using drones in Sultan Kudarat
November 27, 2024 | Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat – As part of efforts to promote the safe and efficient application of drones in farming, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-Region XII and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lambayong, conducted an Information Caravan on the Safe and Judicious Use continue reading : FPA conducts information caravan on safe application of fertilizers and pesticides using drones in Sultan Kudarat
DA to implement farmers’ subsidized access to drone services, FPA to regulate drone use in agriculture
Quezon City | November 18, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), together with the Department of Agriculture-National Rice Program (DA-NRP), promoted precision agriculture through the Drones4Rice project, emphasizing its benefits for rice farmers and the need to regulate drone activities, in a press conference held at the PIA Auditorium on November 15, 2024. continue reading : DA to implement farmers’ subsidized access to drone services, FPA to regulate drone use in agriculture
FPA to develop protocols, standards, and monitoring of drone use in agriculture through Drones4Rice Project
Quezon City | November 11, 2024 – To regulate and promote the safe application of drones in farming, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) will lead the development of protocols, standards, and monitoring guidelines for drone use in agriculture. Such initiative is a sub-component of the Drones4Rice project of the Department of Agriculture National Rice continue reading : FPA to develop protocols, standards, and monitoring of drone use in agriculture through Drones4Rice Project
8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables
November 7, 2024 | Tuguegarao City – In a significant step towards advancing food safety, security, and agricultural productivity, eight personnel (8) from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region II, led by Regional Officer Leonardo A. Bangad, participated in a one-day training on the use of the Rapid Test Kit (RTK) for detecting pesticide continue reading : 8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables