May 17, 2025 | Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya – In a coordinated operation to enforce national regulations on agricultural inputs, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region 2 and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Region 2, with support from the Bambang Municipal Police Station, apprehended an individual for selling unregistered fertilizers and pesticides in Barangay San Antonio, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya on May 17, 2025.

The suspect, known by the alias “Jun,” was arrested at approximately 12:55 p.m. for violating provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1144, which governs the regulation, registration, and distribution of fertilizers and pesticides in the Philippines.

Confiscated items included various unregistered agricultural products with an estimated value of PHP150,000. These products were identified as:

• 14 bottles of suspected unregistered “Crop Booster” (500 ml each)
  
• 7 bottles of “More Harvest” (500 ml each)
  
• 20 bottles of “Longdeath” (250 ml each)
  
• 20 bottles of “Kill” (250 ml each)
  
• 3 bottles of emamectin benzoate, a regulated pesticide

Authorities also seized a Mio 125 motorcycle allegedly used in the distribution of the products, along with PHP1,000 in genuine currency and PHP36,000 in boodle money used as part of the entrapment operation.

The suspect was brought to the CIDG Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Field Unit for documentation and filing of appropriate charges for violation of Section 9 in relation to Section 2 of PD 1144. A second suspect, known by the alias “MJ,” remains at large and is likewise facing legal action.

Barangay San Antonio officials witnessed the operation, which was conducted lawfully and fully documented in accordance with proper procedures.

This operation underscores the government’s firm stance against the illegal trade of agricultural inputs and its continued commitment to protect Filipino farmers and consumers from potentially harmful, substandard, or misrepresented products.

The FPA reminds the public that only registered and approved fertilizers and pesticides should be purchased and used. Consumers are encouraged to report suspicious products or activities through official FPA communication channels.nhanced drone application guidelines, continue the full automation of licensing and registration platforms, and lead regional caravans promoting safe and responsible fertilizer and pesticide use. ###

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