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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

ROXAS, ISABELA | February 28, 2023 – One of the licensed dealers in Roxas, Isabela, was issued with Stop Use, Move, Sale (SUMS) order on February 21, 2023, after selling a counterfeit “Brodan” product.   This was verified by Planters Product Incorporated during the inspection conducted by Provincial Officers (PO) Robert Salvador and Rhyemark Credo following continue reading : SUMS order issued to counterfeit products in Roxas, Isabela

CAGAYAN VALLEY | February 21-23, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region II conducted a province-wide inspection on February 21-23, 2023, to monitor the compliance of fertilizer and agricultural pesticide handlers in Cagayan.   Out of 30 establishments, 16 farm supply stores operated without a license and have not yet attended an Accredited Safety continue reading : Province-wide inspection found 16 unlicensed fertilizer and pesticide handlers in Cagayan

DAVAO CITY | February 28, 2023 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority – Fertilizer Regulations Division (FPA-FRD) together with FPA Davao Region conducted a series of spot inspections to 11 major fertilizer handlers on February 6-10, 2023, in Davao City and the provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur.   The said inspection aimed to continue reading : 11 handlers inspected during FRD’s 5-day visit in Davao Region

DAVAO DEL NORTE | FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Davao issued Notice of Violations (NoVs) to thirteen establishments (13) after conducting Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation in the municipalities of San Isidro and Asuncion in Davao del Norte last February 15, 2023.   Violators were determined to lack the License to Operate (LTO) continue reading : Clean-up drive in Davao del Norte caught 13 unlicensed dealers

QUEZON CITY | February 24, 2022 – As the agency is gearing towards digitalization, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) inked its collaboration with Landbank of the Philippines for the online payment of accreditation services on February 24, 2023, at the FPA Board Room, Quezon City.   FPA OIC Executive Director Julieta Lansangan and the Landbank continue reading : FPA, Landbank inks collaboration for online payment processing

DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR | FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – FPA Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Pesticide, Mr. Eric Divinagracia, and Provincial Officer (PO) Imelda Rasay joined the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) research committee meeting as one of the Technical Working Groups (TWG) to discuss concerns on aerial spraying of pesticide in the province last continue reading : FPA talks over RPAS as PAMB raises concerns on aerial spraying in Davao Del Sur

ILOILO CITY | February 15, 2022 – As part of the ongoing monitoring for the distribution of the Fertilizer Disbursement Voucher program of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region VI conducted a warehouse inspection at Brgy. Ingore, Lapaz, Iloilo City on February 15, 2023.   Regional Officer (RO) Noel Negre continue reading : Warehouse inspection proceeds in Iloilo City for DA voucher program

Quezon City | February 10, 2023 – To introduce and explain the international standard on conformity assessment in relation to the monitoring and enforcement function of Regional Field Units, the FPA Regional Field Unit NCR conducted an Awareness Webinar on ISO/IEC 17020:2012 held on February 2, 2023 via zoom.   The event was participated by more continue reading : FPA NCR introduces ISO/IEC 17020:2012through awareness webinar

DAET, CAMARINES NORTE | February 10, 2023 – 20 Barangay Agricultural Extension Workers (BAEWs) learned the safe use of agricultural inputs and Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Capability Enhancement Training of Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) at Wiltan’s Hotel, Daet, Camarines Norte on February 6-8, 2023.   The team promoted BFS as an alternative for inorganic continue reading : 20 AEWs learn BFS, safe use of agricultural inputs during ATI’s Capability Enhancement Training in Camarines Norte

QUEZON CITY | February 10, 2022 – Representatives from the FPA participated in the Local Practitioners’ Round Table Discussion on the Agrobiodiversity Component of the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) organized by the Pesticide Action Network Asia Pacific (PANAP) held on January 26-27, 2023 at Cocoon Boutique Hotel, Quezon City..   The team was continue reading : FPA joins round table discussion on the development of national biodiversity strategy and action plan