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DA FPA intensifies crackdown on fake farm inputs nationwide
RIZAL, Nueva Ecija (August 14, 2026) —The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening its campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and…
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FPA Strengthens Regulatory Compliance, Farmer Capacity in Catanduanes
July 23, 2026 | Virac, Catanduanes – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit V conducted a three-day…
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FPA Information Caravan Reaches over 150 Stakeholders in Camarines Sur
July 14, 2026 | Sipocot, Camarines Sur – More than 150 farmers, agricultural stakeholders, representatives of private agricultural companies, farmers’…
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FPA, FARM Philippines Strengthen Digital Transformation Partnership Through Business Process Modeling Workshop
July 27, 2026 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) and FARM Philippines strengthened their collaboration on…
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FPA gears up for ISO 9001:2015 recertification through internal quality audit
July 23, 2026 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has successfully completed its 2026 Internal Quality…
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FPA intensifies regulatory compliance efforts in BARMM and Sultan Kudarat
July 3, 2026 | Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao Del Sur, BARMM – As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen regulatory…
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Strengthening Regulatory Compliance among Local Fertilizer Manufacturers through Training-Workshop on the Preparation of Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Fertilizer Regulation Division The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), through its Fertilizer Regulations Division, successfully conducted the Training-Workshop on the…
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FPA RFU V Expands Regulatory Reach Through Multi-Sector Engagements in Bicol
PILI, Camarines Sur | June 9-11, 2026 — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Regional Field Unit V (FPA RFU V)…
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FPA at 49: Strengthening Partnerships, Advancing Innovation, and Safeguarding Philippine Agriculture
May 29, 2026 | Quezon City – With the theme “Building a Golden Legacy Through Innovation and Responsible Regulations,” the…
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FPA Region V conducts multi-sectoral agricultural activities in Masbate ahead of the Agency’s 49th anniversary
MASBATE CITY | May 26, 2026 – As part of the 49th Anniversary celebration of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority…
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FPA Bicol Brings Information Caravan to Sorsogon, Promotes Safe and Responsible Use of Agricultural Inputs
Sorsogon | May 6, 2026 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit (RFU) Bicol successfully conducted an…
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Strengthening Compliance: FPA Holds Re-Orientation for Fertilizer and Pesticide Handlers
Quezon City | April 13, 2026 – More than 203 participants attended the Re-Orientation on Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)…
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FPA, ARTA advance digitalization of pesticide product registration through “To-Be” process co-design workshop
Quezon City | March 17, 2026 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority…
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FPA hosts inter-agency meeting with CAAP, CAB to harmonize regulation of drone use for pesticide applications
March 17, 2026 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) convened a coordination meeting with the Civil…
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FPA pushes forward with process streamlining, reengineering ahead of digitalization of pesticide regulatory services
Tagaytay City | March 13, 2026 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), through the Pesticide Regulations Division (PRD), conducted…
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FPA gets 100 total points to secure 2023 Performance-Based Bonus
March 9, 2026 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is eligible for the grant of the…
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DA FPA cracks down on unlicensed fertilizer operations
March 9, 2026 | Makilala, North Cotobato – The Department of Agriculture has escalated its crackdown on alleged illegal fertilizer…
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FPA RFU IV Holds Two-Leg Information Caravan on Safe and Responsible Fertilizer and Pesticide Use in Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro | February 13, 2026 — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), through its Regional Field Unit IV (CALABARZON-MIMAROPA),…
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FPA joins ASEAN in pioneering regional biopesticide regulatory framework
January 29, 2026 | Hanoi, Viet Nam — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has joined fellow regulators, research institutions,…
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FPA, CIDG seize P1M worth of unregistered agricultural inputs in Aritao
Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya | February 1, 2026 – A joint buy-bust operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)…
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FPA clarifies regulatory action on unauthorized online selling of fertilizers and pesticides
January 22, 2026 | Quezon City, Philippines – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has clarified that the recent issuance…
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FPA, DICT-CICC and PNP nab illegal online sellers of fertilizers and pesticides in Quezon City
Quezon City | January 15, 2026 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in coordination with the Cybersecurity Investigation and…
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FPA strengthens fertilizer industry oversight through inspection mission in Iloilo and Cebu
November 21, 2025 | Cebu City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted a three-day inspection and monitoring mission…
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FPA SOCCSKSARGEN strengthens agrochemical safety through ASD training
November 16, 2025 | Koronadal, South Cotabato – Thirty-one (31) dealers, and traders from SOCCSKSARGEN and BARMM completed the Accredited…
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FPA SOCCSKSARGEN strengthens compliance on agri-input safety
October 28, 2025 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Office SOCCSKSARGEN conducted a…
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FPA Bicol spearheads hands-on training on compost production in Sorsogon and Albay
October 9, 2025 | Bicol Region — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit V spearheaded a series…
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FPA reinforces commitment to continuous improvement through risk and opportunity management and root cause analysis trainings
October 06, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reinforced its commitment to quality, accountability, and…
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FPA, industry partners conduct “Baylo Basyo” stewardship programs in Iloilo and Cebu
October 03, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in partnership with local industry associations, successfully…
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FPA Cagayan Valley reaches 705 farmers in Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya for the Drones4Rice information caravan
September 2025 | Cagayan Valley – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit 2 – Cagayan Valley successfully…
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FPA maintains ISO 9001:2015 recertification, strengthening innovation and service delivery
September 23, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has successfully retained its ISO 9001:2015 Quality…
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FPA strengthens inspection capacity through ISO 17020:2012 training
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales | September 12, 2025 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in partnership with SGS…
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FPA launches manuals on bioefficacy and residue data evaluation to strengthen pesticide regulation
May 30, 2025 | Quezon City – In a move to harmonize local pesticide regulation with global best practices, the…
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36 farmer leaders in Isabela participate in Pesticide Management Training
August 28, 2025 | San Mateo, Isabela – A total of 36 farmer leaders and officials of various Irrigators’ Associations…
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FPA expands ‘Drones4Rice’ caravans to promote agricultural drone use in Luzon, Visayas
August 23, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has intensified its campaign to promote drone…
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FPA adopts DICT’s secure national digital encryption system
August 6, 2025 | Quezon City – 58 Personnel from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) attended the “Orientation and…
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FPA bolsters laboratory competency through ISO/IEC 17025:2017 training series
June 2025 | Quezon City — In line with its commitment to uphold quality and safety standards amid emerging agricultural…
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FPA modernizes monitoring, regulatory capacity through geographic information system training
May 29, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted a three-day training on Applied Geotagging…
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FPA Region IV partners with Provincial and Municipal Agriculture Offices to promote safe pesticide use among corn farmers in Candelaria
June 20, 2025 | Candelaria, Quezon — In line with its commitment to promoting responsible pesticide use in agriculture, the…
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FPA unveils innovative digital solutions to modernize agricultural input regulation
May 30, 2025 | Quezon City —In celebration of its 48th Founding Anniversary, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reaffirmed…
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FPA calls on fertilizer and pesticide companies to champion stewardship with launch of FPA CARES Awards
May 30, 2025 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority is calling on all fertilizer and pesticide companies…
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FPA invites laboratories to elevate agrichemical testing standards through Enhanced Laboratory Recognition Program
May 30, 2025 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is calling on all qualified public and…
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FPA Region II joins product stewardship initiative in Tuguegarao City
June 5, 2025 | Tuguegarao City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority – Regional Field Unit II (FPA-RFU II) joined…
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FPA celebrates 48th anniversary with launch of smarter regulations and agricultural innovations
May 30, 2025 | Quezon City — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) celebrated its 48th Founding Anniversary with the…
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DA-FPA, CIDG joint operation nabs seller of unregistered farm inputs
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Philippine National…
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FPA, CIDG nab individual selling unregistered agricultural chemicals in Nueva Vizcaya
May 17, 2025 | Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya – In a coordinated operation to enforce national regulations on agricultural inputs, the…
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FPA unveils strategic direction for smarter regulations, nurturing innovation
May 16, 2025 | Quezon City – In celebration of its 48th founding anniversary, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)…
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FPA to celebrate 48th anniversary with a commitment to smarter regulations and innovation
May 15, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), led by Executive Director Glenn DC. Estrada,…
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Dir. Glenn Estrada takes oath as new Executive Director of the FPA, introduces 10-point strategic agenda
March 27, 2025 | QUEZON CITY – Dir. Glenn DC. Estrada officially took his oath as Executive Director III of…
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FPA Central Luzon addresses concerns on expired pesticides during ASD training
March 31, 2025 | San Fernando City, Pampanga – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Central Luzon clarified concerns regarding…
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FPA Cagayan Valley trains safety dispensers on responsible farm input handling
March 14, 2025 | Iguig, Cagayan — To develop competent and safety-conscious advocates who will ensure the safe and proper…
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FPA, ATI conducts responsible pesticide use training among Region II farmer leaders
February 6, 2025 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – To enhance food security and safety in the region, the Fertilizer and…
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FPA Region IV boosts regulatory compliance of establishments in Lubang Island
February 4, 2024 | Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro — The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority-Regional Field Unit IV (FPA RFU IV)…
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FPA Bicol enforces PD 1144 in Camarines Norte, issues violations to unlicensed handlers
January 30, 2025 | Camarines Norte – To strengthen enforcement against fertilizer and pesticide violations under Presidential Decree 1144, the…
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FPA and FATA sign MOU to strengthen collaboration for 2025 accreditation training programs
January 17, 2025 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) and the FPA Accredited Training Associations (FATA)…
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Dir. Glenn Estrada takes oath as newly appointed Deputy Executive Director, designated as OIC Executive Director of the FPA
JANUARY 10, 2025 | QUEZON CITY – Dir. Glenn DC. Estrada recently took his oath as the newly appointed Deputy…
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FPA holds second leg information caravan on safe drone use in agriculture
December 11, 2024 | Tarlac City – To promote the responsible and effective use of drone technology in agriculture, the…
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FPA conducts information caravan on safe application of fertilizers and pesticides using drones in Sultan Kudarat
November 27, 2024 | Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat – As part of efforts to promote the safe and efficient application of…
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DA to implement farmers’ subsidized access to drone services, FPA to regulate drone use in agriculture
Quezon City | November 18, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), together with the Department of Agriculture-National Rice…
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FPA to develop protocols, standards, and monitoring of drone use in agriculture through Drones4Rice Project
Quezon City | November 11, 2024 – To regulate and promote the safe application of drones in farming, the Fertilizer…
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8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables
November 7, 2024 | Tuguegarao City – In a significant step towards advancing food safety, security, and agricultural productivity, eight…
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FPA hosts special webinar in celebration of Food Safety Awareness Week
October 29, 2024 | Quezon City – As part of its commitment to promoting food safety, the Fertilizer and Pesticide…
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FPA strengthens farmer safety with pesticide safe use training in Bicol
Camarines Sur | October 22, 2024 — In response to a recent pesticide poisoning incident, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority…
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FPA recertified for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
September 04, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) maintained its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System…
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FPA Bicol intensifies efforts against fertilizer and pesticide violations in Camarines Sur
July 23-26, 2024 | Camarines Sur – Thirty-two (32) fertilizer and pesticide handlers were inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD)…
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FPA conducts mid-year performance review for FY 2024
July 22, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted its Midyear Performance Review and Assessment…
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FPA Bicol educates farmers on safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY | June 27, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol discussed the safe and judicious…
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FPA conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the registration of PIP
June 18, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, spearheaded by the Pesticide Regulations Division, conducted stakeholder…
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FPA Bicol joins refresher course on identification and management of pests and diseases
June 26, 2024 | Los Baños, Laguna – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol participated in a Refresher Course…
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Protecting farmers and fishers: Ways forward to addressing underweight fertilizers in the Philippines
Standing firm on its mandate to assure the agricultural sector of quality fertilizers, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reiterates…
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FPA internal quality auditors undergo IQA training-workshop
June 14, 2024 | Quezon City – In gearing up for its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) recertification, the…
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FPA enforces fertilizer weighing standards in Cagayan Valley
June 3-7, 2024 | Cagayan Valley – To ensure adherence of handlers to fertilizer weighing standards in the region, the…
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FPA marks 47th Anniversary with commemorative events and employee recognition
June 04, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) marked its 47th anniversary, held under the…
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FPA Caraga conducts fertilizer inspections, random weighing and consultative meetings
May 28, 2024 | Caraga Region – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Caraga, together with the Deputy Executive Director…
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FPA Region 10 conducts fertilizer quality monitoring and standard weight monitoring in CDO, Bukidnon
May 19, 2024 | Cagayan de Oro City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Northern Mindanao along with Deputy Executive…
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GAP trainees in Isabela learns responsible use of agricultural pesticides
MAY 16, 2024 | ISABELA – To educate farmers on the proper and responsible utilization of pesticides, the Fertilizer and Pesticide…
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FPA conducts random weighing operation in Zamboanga Peninsula
May 14, 2024 | LEYTE – To ensure compliance with standard weight requirements for fertilizer products, the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority…
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FPA ensures fertilizer quality oversight throughout Leyte
April 30, 2024 | LEYTE – To uphold quality standards in the fertilizer market, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) –…
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FPA Bicol detects illegal dealers from enforcement operation in Albay
April 19, 2024 | Legazpi City, Albay – To ensure that standards and regulations are being enforced within the industry, the…
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FPA joins inception meeting of FARM Global Child Project in Kenya
March 12- 15, 2024 | NAIROBI, KENYA – As the lead agency in the country for the implementation of the India-Philippines…
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FPA conducts first CPA and ARCO examinations for 2024
April 17, 2024 | Quezon City – The Information Section of the Planning, Management and Information Division (PMID) conducted its first…
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Adherence of handlers to fertilizer product quality standards emphasized in Central Visayas
April 17, 2024 | Central Visayas – To ensure the quality of fertilizers in Central Visayas, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority…
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FPA Central Visayas monitors conduct of Biological Efficacy Experiments in Toledo City
April 15, 2024 | Toledo City, Cebu – To ensure that product registration protocols are strictly followed by the industry, the…
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FPA conducts inspection of warehouses to tackle underweight fertilizer bags in Western Visayas
WESTERN VISAYAS | April 04, 2024 – To mitigate the proliferation of underweight fertilizer bags in the market, the Fertilizer and…
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FPA underscores implication of underweight fertilizer weight to handlers in CAR
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION | March 15, 2024 – Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, Senior Agriculturist, Mr. Edward…
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16 individuals complete ASD training in Tublay, Benguet
BENGUET | March 14, 2024 – To educate farmers and cooperative members on the safe handling and effective use of agricultural…
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FPA takes action against underweight fertilizer bags in Davao and Tagum
DAVAO CITY AND TAGUM CITY | March 25, 2024 – In an effort to combat the prevalence of underweight fertilizer bags…
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FPA collaborates with dealers associations to address industry concerns
TAGUM CITY | March 22, 2024 – FPA Davao together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted…
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Efforts to regulate fertilizer and pesticide dealers intensified in Bicol Region
BICOL | March 18, 2024 – 121 fertilizer and pesticide establishments were inspected during the clean-up drive (CUD) operation conducted by…
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FPA conducts fertilizer random weighing in Region XII
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO | March 08, 2024 – On March 4-6, 2024, the FPA carried out a thorough inspection of…
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FPA Cagayan Valley personnel undergo training for Pollution Control Officers
CAGAYAN | March 11, 2024 – In an effort to uphold the agency’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement, five (5)…
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FPA Cagayan Valley trains dealers on safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides
IGUIG, CAGAYAN | March 06, 2024 – In an effort to promote safety standards and empower dealers, the Fertilizer and Pesticide…
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9 fertilizer distributors inspected in Ilocos Region
LOCOS | March 05, 2024 – 1,157 bags of fertilizers were weighed from 9 warehouses during the intensive inspection conducted by…
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FPA Bicol trains new safety dispensers in Camarines Norte
CAMARINES NORTE | February 26, 2024 – Thirty-six (36) participants from Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Albay attended the Accredited Safety…
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Unlicensed dealers issued NoVs in Camarines Norte
CAMARINES NORTE | February 26, 2024 – Three (3) out of twenty-three (23) fertilizer and pesticide (f/p) dealers monitored during the…
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FPA exec engages local fertilizer manufacturers and distillery in Region IV-A
CALABARZON | February 23, 2024 – To enhance collaboration and gather insights for policy formulation, Dr. Myer G. Mula, FPA Deputy…
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FPA intensive monitoring led to detection of underweight fertilizers in CALABARZON
CALABARZON | February 22, 2024 – In an effort to stop the spread of underweight and substandard fertilizers, a monitoring team…
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FPA heightens monitoring of off-specification local blended fertilizers in Aurora Province
February 17, 2024 | Province of Aurora – To protect our farmers and fishers as end-users of fertilizers, FPA Deputy Executive…
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FPA monitors underweight fertilizers in Zambales
PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES | February 12, 2024 – In an effort to address the proliferation of underweight fertilizer bags in the…
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FPA inspects fertilizer area distributors in Albay and Camarines Sur
ALBAY AND CAMARINES SUR | February 12, 2024 – To ensure the compliance and quality of fertilizers at distribution centers, Deputy…
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FPA Davao shuts down ‘spinning palanggana’ operations in Davao Del Norte
January 19, 2024 | Davao Del Norte – The FPA Davao, in coordination with the local government of Sto. Tomas and…