Republic of the Philippines

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

QUEZON CITY | July 29, 2022 – To evaluate the conformity and effectiveness of the implementation of the FPA-Quality Management System, the FPA Internal Quality Audit (IQA) team headed by Ms. Suzettie Alcaide, together with the 38 auditors, conducted its planned audit based on their approved audit program from July 13 to 27, 2022 via blended approach.  continue reading : Internal audit a success: FPA prepares for third-party surveillance by August 2022

NUEVA VIZCAYA & ISABELA | August 01, 2022 – FPA Cagayan Valley conducted the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 41 participants in Nueva Vizcaya last July 26-27, 2022 and 62 participants in Isabela last July 28-29, 2022.    The activity aims to educate the dealers on the FPA rules and regulations, proper fertilizer and pesticide continue reading : FPA warns 103 participants about fake fertilizers and pesticides during the ASD training

LIGAO CITY, ALBAY | July 28, 2022 – FPA – Camarines Sur Provincial Officer (PO) Engr. Christopher M. Nunez discussed the safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration during the Rice Specialists’ Training Course (RSTC) organized by DA-PhilRice last July 20, 2022, at DA-PhilRice Bicol Station, Batang, Ligao City, Albay.   He discussed the basic concepts continue reading : 29 AEWs and farm school owners deepen their knowledge on safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration

PAGADIAN CITY | July 28, 2022 – FPA Region IX conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 21 participants held at Springland Resort, Lumbia District, Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur, on July 26-27, 2022.   Provincial Officer (PO) Charlie Limbag discussed the FPA mandates, functions, guidelines, and first aid management, while PO Michael Tuico presented continue reading : 21 individuals participate in the ASD training, aim to be a licensed-dealer in Region IX

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | July 26, 2022 – FPA Zamboanga Peninsula conducted a seminar on Regulatory Updates on Guidelines, Regulations, and Harmonize Field Promotion Approach for agro-chemical field workers on July 22, 2022, at Springland Resort in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.   The activity aims to promote the safe and responsible use of continue reading : 45 agro-chemical workers strengthen their knowledge on safe and responsible use of agricultural pesticides

ILOILO CITY | July 26, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Noel Negre presented the practices in conducting fertilizer price monitoring system to 30 participants during the Regional Bantay Presyo Monitoring Meeting held last July 22, 2022 at MO2 Westown, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.   The fertilizer watch system inputs pertinent data such as the fertilizer stock inventory continue reading : RO Negre presents the price monitoring system to inform the public on fertilizer prices

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY | July 25, 2022 – Forty-seven (47) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) Operations on July 18-21, 2022 in the province of Albay.   Out of the 47 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found nineteen (19) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice of Violations (NoVs) and continue reading : Random inspection in Albay resumes, issues 19 Notice of Violations

Davao Oriental | July 25, 2022 – 37 participants from the different municipalities of Davao Oriental attended the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training on July 21, 2022, at Rexy Gel’s Place, Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental.    The activity was spearheaded by Regional Officer (R.O.) Marrisa G. Napalit. She also gave an overview of the training continue reading : ASD training opens opportunities to 37 participants to be licensed dealers

DAVAO ORIENTAL | July 25, 2022 – Twenty-one (21) fertilizer and pesticide handlers were randomly inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) Operation on July 19-20, 2022, in the Municipality of Davao Oriental.    Out of 21, one handler was found compliant, while the rest of the handlers were issued with a Notice of Violation (NOV) described continue reading : Clean-Up Drive Operations in Region 11 finds 20 unlicensed dealers

Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela Province | July 25, 2022 – FPA Cagayan Valley conducted Clean–Up Drive (CUD) operations in the provinces of Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya last July 19-22, 2022. Out of 55 dealers, 40 were found compliant while 15 were issued with Notice of Violations (NoVs). 13 were from Nueva Vizcaya while 2 were from continue reading : Clean-Up Drive operations strengthen, Provincial Officers issue 15 Notice of Violations