February 4, 2024 | Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority-Regional Field Unit IV (FPA RFU IV) took proactive steps to enforce compliance of establishments in Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, with FPA standards and the Food Safety Act of 2013, on January 20-22, 2025.
A total of thirteen establishments were inspected during the conduct of Clean-up Drive (CUD) on January 20, 2025. An establishment operating without a license was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). The handlers were reminded of the importance of maintaining good housekeeping practices in their establishments, particularly those offering feeds and food products.
Following the CUD operation, an Accredited Safety Dispenser training was held on January 21-22 at Seabourn Beach Resort, Lubang. The training was attended by 16 participants consisting of new dealers and those renewing their credentials under Memorandum Circular No. 18, series of 2020. The training, a prerequisite for obtaining a License to Operate (LTO) as Dealer or Dealer-Repacker, covered essential topics such as proper fertilizer and pesticide handling, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil and plant nutrition, and first aid for pesticide exposure.It also covered their responsibilities as ASD personnel in their respective establishments.
Meanwhile, to strengthen coordination and collaboration with local governments in Lubang Island, the team made a courtesy call to the Municipal Agricultural Offices of Looc and Lubang.
The initiative was facilitated by key FPA-RFU IV officials, led by Regional Officer Ms. Suzettie M. Alcaide, Mr. Allan Jade V. Rojo (Provincial Officer for Cavite, Marinduque, and Lubang Island), Mr. Froilan Bañaga (Occidental Mindoro and Romblon), Mr. Jan Paolo Umerez (Laguna), Mr. Louie Seminiano (Quezon), Ms. Georlene P. Orbista (Batangas), and Mr. Vonbeth Seguiza (1st District of Quezon and eastern Laguna).###
Written by: Allan jade Rojo (Agriculturist II) and Suzettie M. Alcaide (Supervising Agriculturist)
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