QUEZON CITY | August 25, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority maintained its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification as a result of the surveillance audit on August 16, 2022. The certifying body, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., conducted the onsite assessment at the FPA Central Office in Quezon City. The scope of certification covers the continue reading : TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)
40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare
DAVAO DEL NORTE | AUGUST 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Cheery B. Agrade and PhilGAP XI conducted a two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) last August 11-12, 2022, at Den’s Cafe in Panabo City. PO Agrade discussed environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare to 40 participants working in the banana industry. continue reading : 40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare
28 dealers in Albay attend ASD training
CAMALIG, ALBAY | August 19, 2022 – FPA Bicol conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 28 participants held at Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO), Cabangan, Camalig, Albay on August 17-18, 2022. During her welcome message, OIC-Provincial Agriculturist Rosalinda B. Belodo said, “ASD training is essential to dealers for them to have a knowledge continue reading : 28 dealers in Albay attend ASD training
LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides
TABINA, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | August 22, 2022 – FPA RFU IX discussed the current fertilizer situation in the country and promoted the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agri-Fishery week held last August 8-12, 2022, at Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur. Regional Officer (RO) Alex Paalisbo led the presentation regarding the increasing fertilizer prices. In continue reading : LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides
25 AEWs learned on fake/unsound fertilizers, BFS and other plans and programs of the agency
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, CAVITE | August 10, 2022 – FPA-Cavite Provincial Officer (PO) Allan Jade V. Rojo and Regional Officer (RO) Suzettie M. Alcaide served as resource speakers during the first day of a week-long training entitled “Capability Enhancement Course for Agriculture Extension Workers (AEWs): Approaches to Integrate Nutrient Management for Rice” on August 8, 2022, continue reading : 25 AEWs learned on fake/unsound fertilizers, BFS and other plans and programs of the agency
PNP-CIDG Region II arrests 5 individuals in the Province of Isabela for selling counterfeit fertilizers
ALICIA, ISABELA | August 11, 2022 – FPA Region II, PNP-CIDG Region II, Alicia MPS, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and NS Continental conducted a joint entrapment operation to individuals who are selling and distributing alleged counterfeit fertilizers in Cagayan Valley on August 8, 2022, at Brgy. Callao, Alicia, Isabela. On July 13, 2022, a continue reading : PNP-CIDG Region II arrests 5 individuals in the Province of Isabela for selling counterfeit fertilizers
FPA and CRAN X tap Davao City’s Agriculture Office for the EPC retrieval project
DAVAO CITY | AUGUST 8, 2022 – FPA Region XI and Croplife Regional Action Network (CRAN) X met with the City’s Agricultural Office (CAO) for possible collaboration on the proposed Empty Pesticide Container (EPC) retrieval project on August 3, 2022, at the City Agriculture’s Office Conference Hall. For the CAO to have a clearer picture continue reading : FPA and CRAN X tap Davao City’s Agriculture Office for the EPC retrieval project
62 individuals undergo ASD training to be accredited dealers
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon | August 08, 2022 – FPA Northern Mindanao conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 62 individuals at the Garden Party Venue, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, last August 02, 2022. Regional Officer (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja led the presentation regarding the reasons for the increasing fertilizer prices. In her discussion, she continue reading : 62 individuals undergo ASD training to be accredited dealers
FPA explains fertilizers price volatility to 30 licensed handlers, proposes BFS as alternative solution
Cagayan de Oro City | August 05, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja discussed the fertilizer situation in the region to 30 handlers of Misamis Oriental last July 30, 2022, at Harbor Lights Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. RO Calleja explained the reasons for the increasing prices of fertilizers. In her discussion, she continue reading : FPA explains fertilizers price volatility to 30 licensed handlers, proposes BFS as alternative solution