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Leyte pushes stronger support for corn sectorPDRRMO Department Head Engr. Arvin Monge, together with Assistant Provincia...
12/08/2026

Leyte pushes stronger support for corn sector
PDRRMO Department Head Engr. Arvin Monge, together with Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Maria Lourdes Nadera, represented the Provincial Government of Leyte during the opening ceremony of the National Sectoral Committee on Corn and Feed Crops (NSC-CFC) and Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Region VIII Collaborative Dialogue-Meeting in Tacloban City.

The gathering brought together stakeholders to strengthen coordination in the corn and feed crops sector, discuss industry concerns, and identify solutions to improve the sector’s competitiveness and productivity.

Speaking on behalf of Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla, Engr. Monge highlighted Leyte’s significant contribution to corn production in Eastern Visayas.
Based on 2024 data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA), Leyte has 17,123 hectares devoted to corn production and 20,569 registered corn farmers. Average yellow corn yield in the province ranges from 3.5 to 4.0 metric tons per hectare.

Most corn-growing areas are concentrated in the province’s Third District, particularly in Calubian, Leyte, San Isidro, Tabango, and Villaba, which account for nearly half of Leyte’s corn production areas.

Engr. Monge also underscored the Provincial Government’s Community Assistance Program (CAP), which provides production loans of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000 to qualified farmers and fisherfolk.
Complementing financial assistance are technical support initiatives such as training programs, technology demonstrations, and corn production demonstration farms, which aim to boost productivity and encourage more farmers to engage in corn production.

He emphasized that providing affordable working capital and appropriate technical support can help farmers improve productivity, strengthen their livelihoods, and contribute to meeting the growing demand for yellow corn.

Every Wednesday brings another morning rush as employees of the Provincial Government of Leyte gather at the Kadiwa ng P...
21/07/2026

Every Wednesday brings another morning rush as employees of the Provincial Government of Leyte gather at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo to buy fresh, affordable, and locally produced agricultural products.

Held on the grounds of the Provincial Government Complex, the weekly market features a wide array of farm-fresh products, including eggs, assorted vegetables, fruits, spices, and native delicacies sold by farmers.

Beyond providing consumers with quality products at reasonable prices, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo serves as an important marketing platform where farmers and producers can sell directly to buyers without the involvement of middlemen. This direct farm-to-consumer approach enables producers to earn better incomes while ensuring that consumers enjoy fresher products at lower prices.

Some Kadiwa feedback:
“Mga presko it mga baligya,” Bernadette

“Sakto la it mga presyo, diri gud mahal,” Ronald

“Diri na need kumadto ha merkado kay anhi na it mga paraliton,” Johnny

“Maupay it quality hit mga ginbabaligya,” Jennifer

Leyte Farmers Receive CAP Loans for Agri-Fishery EnterprisesLearning the ropes of bangus fry production through research...
25/06/2026

Leyte Farmers Receive CAP Loans for Agri-Fishery Enterprises

Learning the ropes of bangus fry production through research and hands-on experience, and recognizing its potential as a profitable enterprise, Leah Ligutan of Hightide Parag-um, Carigara, Leyte availed herself of a ₱100,000 loan from the Provincial Government of Leyte’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) to fund her business.

Ligutan was among 39 farmer-entrepreneurs from the municipalities of Palompon, Calubian, Dagami, Villaba, Capoocan, and Carigara who recently received their loan checks at the Provincial Government Complex in Palo, Leyte through the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA). The released loans, ranging from ₱50,000 to ₱100,000, will finance various agri-fishery enterprises, including hog fattening, sweet corn production, bangus fry production, and tilapia culture.

The loan distribution was facilitated by OPA personnel led by Engr. Ricky Gabor, together with CAP focal person Renavic Melgazo, agricultural extension workers, David Elegio from the Governor’s Office, France Labiran of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).

The Community Assistance Program continues to benefit more farmers and fisherfolk across Leyte by providing accessible soft loans that help finance and expand agri-fishery enterprises, contributing to increased productivity and improved livelihoods in rural communities.

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25/06/2026

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Indoor Vertical Farming Project Launched in Leyte to Boost Future Food SecurityLayers of lettuce grown through hydroponi...
19/06/2026

Indoor Vertical Farming Project Launched in Leyte to Boost Future Food Security

Layers of lettuce grown through hydroponics technology took center stage during the launch of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded Small Indoor and Vertical Farming Technology to Address Food Security of Disaster-Prone Areas Project at the Eastern Visayas Science Centrum located at the Leyte Academic Center in Palo, Leyte.

Implemented by the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) in partnership with the Camansihay, San Isidro, Gacao, and Anahaway Irrigators’ Association, the project features an air-conditioned indoor facility equipped with sensors that monitor the growing cycle of lettuce. These sensors detect deficiencies in plant nutrition, lighting, and temperature, allowing immediate corrective measures to ensure optimum plant growth and improved harvest yields.

In his message, Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla emphasized that indoor farming is not intended for all crops and remains an expensive technology due to the use of air-conditioning systems and monitoring sensors. He described the project as an experiment aimed at determining its feasibility and profitability.

The governor urged the OPA, through Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Maria Lourdes Nadera, to explore ways of making the technology economically viable while fulfilling its purpose of producing food and generating profit.

“If the project proves profitable, should the government expand it? That is not our job,” Governor Petilla said. “Our role is to develop and test the technology. Once proven feasible, we can transfer it to the private sector, which can undertake expansion and commercialization. The task of the OPA is to conduct the research and determine the project’s scalability.”
Governor Petilla likewise stressed the growing role of technology in modern food production, noting that agricultural land is becoming increasingly scarce due to population growth.

“Everything now uses technology, including food production,” he said. “Hopefully, this technology will contribute to food security in the next ten years—not today and not tomorrow. At present, food production using this technology is still expensive and not yet economically feasible. However, as food prices continue to rise and agricultural land becomes more limited, this technology may eventually become a necessity.”

The launch was also attended by Provincial Tourism Consultant Frances Ann Petilla, DOST Provincial Director Mhardy Montejo, OPA personnel, and members of the partner irrigators’ association.

As part of the 76th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Municipality of Kananga, the Office of the Provincial Agricu...
19/06/2026

As part of the 76th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Municipality of Kananga, the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA), together with representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Visayas State University (VSU), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), and Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), presented their priority programs during the Farmers’ Orientation and Consultative Assembly held at the new municipal hall in Brgy. Libongao, Kananga, Leyte.

OPA representatives Renavic Melgazo and Chelo Maderazo discussed the Provincial Government of Leyte’s soft loan programs, namely the Community Assistance Program (CAP) and ICOT RICE. These initiatives are designed to provide accessible financing to farmers and fisherfolk for rice, high-value crops, livestock, and fisheries production enterprises, helping improve their quality of life while contributing to food security.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the information shared, citing limited access to financial capital as one of the primary challenges faced by the farming and fishing sectors in Leyte. The orientation provided them with valuable insights on available government assistance programs that could help address these concerns.

Kananga Vice Mayor Miguel Jorge Tan thanked the participating agencies for their continued support and interventions aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector. He also acknowledged the vital role of farmers in driving the economic growth and development of the municipality.

The activity underscored the commitment of government agencies to empower farmers and fisherfolk through accessible services, financial assistance, and technical support, fostering a more productive and resilient agricultural community in Kananga.

Leyte Rice Farmers Benefit from Wet Season 2026 Ceremonial Crop Establishment in TabontabonLeyte Provincial Administrato...
19/06/2026

Leyte Rice Farmers Benefit from Wet Season 2026 Ceremonial Crop Establishment in Tabontabon

Leyte Provincial Administrator Corazon Alvero recently graced the Wet Season 2026 Ceremonial Crop Establishment held at Brgy. Mercaduhay, Tabontabon, Leyte, attended by rice farmers from the municipality.

Spearheaded by PhilRice Bicol, the activity forms part of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) PalaySikatan 2.0 Program, covering 50 hectares of irrigated rice areas that will serve as technology demonstration sites for the 2026 wet cropping season and the 2027 dry cropping season. Rice varieties to be planted include PhilRice-recommended seeds NSIC Rc 440 and NSIC Rc 416, along with other preferred varieties, while NSIC Rc 222 will serve as the check variety.

The techno-demo farms will provide farmers with hands-on learning opportunities on modern rice production technologies, varietal selection, and the use of agricultural machinery such as mechanical transplanters and combine harvesters. Farmers will also be introduced to PalayCheck System practices designed to improve productivity while reducing labor requirements.

In her inspirational message, Ms. Alvero acknowledged the hard work and dedication of rice farmers in ensuring food on the tables of Filipino families. While recognizing the benefits of mechanization, she emphasized that farmers’ experience, skills, and sound judgment remain invaluable and cannot be replaced by machines.

She further assured the farmers of the government’s continuing support in improving their productivity and quality of life.

“Maaram kita nga nagtitikadamo it tawo ha kalibutan but our rice areas are either nagpapabilin nga amo la gihapon it kadako or gin coconvert into residential areas, sanglit nagtitikaguti na ini. That’s why we need to produce more rice to feed our growing number of Filipinos with the remaining rice areas that we have,” she said.

Ms. Alvero also expressed her gratitude to PhilRice for bringing innovative technologies to Leyte farmers, helping advance food security while increasing farmers’ income opportunities.

The event was likewise attended by Marvin Garcia, PhilRice Regional Coordinator; Zyra Obera, RCEF Techno Demo Officer; Mary Nicole Ellazo, DA-PhilMech Provincial Focal Leyte, Municipal Agriculturist Cherrie Gil Tagana; Brgy. Chairman and BAKDAW FISCO President Robin Dolor Sr., and other municipal and barangay officials.

Photos courtesy of Edwin Mora and Camilo Darole.

Once again, the Provincial Government of Leyte, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA), sold 5,000 kilos...
15/06/2026

Once again, the Provincial Government of Leyte, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA), sold 5,000 kilos of Benteng Bigas to various sectors of the community at the Leyte Academic Center in Palo, Leyte. Beneficiaries included senior citizens, solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, indigent households, jeepney and tricycle drivers, minimum wage earners, farmers, fisherfolk, government employees, and other qualified recipients.

The Benteng Bigas program of the government continues to provide affordable rice to vulnerable and low-income sectors, helping ease the financial burden of families amid rising food prices.

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