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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

May 27, 2022 – FPA Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Myer Mula, visited the Regional Offices of CAR and Central Luzon last May 19-20, 2022 to discuss FPA’s plans and programs for the coming days.   During his visitation to the regions, Dr. Mula tackled the importance of tracking the fertilizer’s country of origin. He continue reading : FPA-DED discusses effective fertilizer monitoring and BFS program in CAR and Central Luzon

VIRAC, CATANDUANES | May 26, 2022 – Twenty-seven (27) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) Operation/Enforcement Activity on May 23-24, 2022, in the island province of Catanduanes.   Out of the 27 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found eight (8) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice of Violations (NOV) and required continue reading : FPA RFU V conducts enforcement activities and promotes BFS during ASD training

NUEVA VIZCAYA | May 26, 2022 – In response to the poisoning cases reported last April, FPA Cagayan Valley conducted seminars on responsible use of agricultural pesticides and mental health briefing to more than 150 vegetable farmers of Nueva Vizcaya on May 17-19, 2022.   FPA Team, consisting of Regional Officer (RO) Leonardo Bangad and Provincial continue reading : Preventing chemical poisoning, FPA lectures 150 farmers on responsible use of pesticides in Nueva Vizcaya

ILOILO CITY | May 25, 2022 – Thirty-seven (37) representatives of the fertilizer and pesticide industry in Western Visayas created an association to coordinate with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) on May 20, 2022 at Manduriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo.   The association would be supporting and expanding on FPA’s programs on farmers’ training, disposal of continue reading : Western Visayas handlers strengthen coordination with FPA, form handlers association

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | May 24, 2022 – Thirty-one (31) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were randomly inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) Operation on May 16-18, 2022, in the municipalities of Mamburao, Sta. Cruz, Sablayan, Calintaan, Rizal, Magsaysay and San Jose.   Out of the 31 dealers, FPA RFU IV-A found seven unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers continue reading : FPA RFU IV conducts Clean-Up Drive Operation, finds 7 unlicensed dealers in Occidental Mindoro

Quezon City | May 23, 2022 – On May 12-13, 2022, the Laboratory Services Division (LSD) underwent a second remote surveillance assessment conducted by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB). The PAB assesses the competency in carrying out tests, inspections, measurements, and calibrations of local laboratories on international standards. The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard specifies the general requirements continue reading : LSD requalifies for continued ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation

NAGA CITY | May 18, 2022 – The FPA Bicol Region met with 30 dealers and handlers last May 17, 2022 for the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting.   Ms. Camille-Mai Valles, Information Officer of the Planning, Management and Information Division (PMID) discussed the updates on the laws and latest issuances of the FPA. She emphasized on the continue reading : FPA apprises Bicol stakeholders of new simplified regulations, fertilizer supply situation

NAGA CITY | May 17, 2022 – Ninety-five (95) farmers benefited from FPA Bicol Region’s lecture on the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) Program last May 16, 2022. This event was part of the Department of Agriculture’s AgriFiesta 2022.   Senior Research Specialist of Regional Soils Laboratory Jennis Reblando discussed the importance of soil sampling. He emphasized continue reading : FPA orients Bicol farmers on BFS during AgriFiesta 2022

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | May 20, 2022 – As part of the Farmers and Fisherfolks Month celebration, DA RFO-9 organized a Rice Information Caravan on 18 May 2022 at Godod, Zamboanga del Norte. One hundred rice farmers from the several barangays of the municipality attended the event.   The goal of the caravan was to enlighten continue reading : FPA joins the Rice Information Caravan in Godod, Zamboanga Del Norte

DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE | MAY 19, 2022 – The Pesticide Regulatory Division (PRD), headed by Deputy Executive Director (DED) Eric Divinagracia, visited three (3) pesticide handlers in Davao Region. Regional Officer Marrisa Napalit, together with the Provincial Officers Louie Palarao and Cheery Agrade led the PRD team to a pesticide repacking plant located in Brgy. Mahayag, continue reading : FPA RFU 11 and Pesticide Regulatory Team inspect pesticide plants in Davao del Norte