March 27, 2025 | QUEZON CITY – Dir. Glenn DC. Estrada officially took his oath as Executive Director III of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) before Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on March 27, 2025, at the Department of Agriculture Central Office.
Under his leadership, the agency is set to implement a 10-point agenda that reflects its vision of becoming a smarter and more responsive regulatory body. This includes strengthening laboratory accreditation, improving border control to prevent the spread of substandard products, and expanding farmer education through digital platforms.
The FPA also plans to establish regional facilities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, launch a product stewardship program for responsible agrochemical use, and digitalize frontline services for improved efficiency.
Additional priorities include capacity building for evaluators, enhanced regulatory research, the development of a framework for animal disinfectants, and the amendment of Presidential Decree No. 1144 to align the agency’s legal foundation with current agricultural and technological developments.
Before this appointment, Dir. Estrada served as Officer-in-Charge Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer on January 10, 2025..
Dir. Estrada previously held key roles at the Department of Agriculture, including Deputy Director of the National Rice Program and Director-Designate for Digitalization and Value Chain Development. In these roles, he played a pivotal part in advancing vital agricultural initiatives.
Dir. Estrada is a graduate of BS Agricultural Economics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), where he was recognized for Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Best Capstone Project. In 2024, he received the prestigious PMDP-Dangal Award in recognition of his significant contributions to agricultural digitalization.
With his extensive background in strategic planning, policy development, and digital innovation, the FPA is confident in Dir. Estrada’s leadership to drive the agency’s mission of ensuring the availability, quality, and safety of fertilizers and pesticides for Filipino farmers.####
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