LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY | July 25, 2022 – Forty-seven (47) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) Operations on July 18-21, 2022 in the province of Albay.

Out of the 47 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found nineteen (19) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice of Violations (NoVs) and required them to attend the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training on August 17-18, 2022 in Albay.

It is worth noting that most of the unlicensed dealers were located in far-flung vegetable areas surrounding Mt. Mayon. “Our team will strengthen the information campaign on the policies and guidelines of FPA, particularly on the requirements. We will do our best to extend our services in the far-flung areas to assist them in becoming fertilizer and pesticide dealers,” Mr. Atole said.

On the other hand, compliant dealers were commended and encouraged to be partners of FPA in ensuring the safety of the fertilizer and pesticide users.

During the said enforcement activities, the team also made a courtesy call to the Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO) and discussed the different FPA-Bicol activities. In addition, they also distributed Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) handbook and FPA Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.

The team was headed by Regional Officer Mr. Gabriel B. Atole, FPA-Albay Provincial Officer Mr. Winsor L. Nueva, FPA-Cam. Sur and Catanduanes Provincial Officer Engr. Christohper M. Nuñez, FPA-Cam. Norte Provincial Officer Engr. Cris L. Legaspi, FPA-Masbate Provincial Officer Mr. Rodny P. Conda and FPA-Sorsogon Provincial Officer Engr. Ardon Ryan E. Nee-Estuye. ###