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Nangalisan MPC Harvest of Success
Located in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, the Nangalisan Multipurpose Cooperative (Nangalisan MPC) stands as a testament to the power of collective action and government support. With a membership of 1,584, including 40 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), Nangalisan MPC has transformed from a small…
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TFOLAC: Transforming Agricultural Livelihoods in Isabela
The Farmers of Luna Agriculture Cooperative (TFOLAC), located in San Miguel, Luna, Isabela, was registered on January 12, 2022, and operates as a Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-assisted cooperative. TFOLAC's strength lies in its inclusivity, with 156 members, including 111 Agrarian Reform…
Progress to Prosperity: Mauanan Baluncanag Gaddangao Farmers Irrigators Credit Cooperative
The story of Mauanan Baluncanang Gaddangao Farmers Irrigators Credit Cooperative (MBGFICC) is a tale of perseverance and hard labor amid overwhelming adversity, from its humble beginnings in the mountains of Rizal, Cagayan, which is 62.6 kilometers northwest of Tuguegarao City. It is part of the…
The Indomitable Spirit of Filipino Farmers - The Edwin Acoy Story
”Ang pagsasaka talagang napakahirap. Napakahirap na gawain yan, ang maabutan ka ng araw, mainit, o ulan. Yung daanan ng kalamidad ang iyong pananim, iyon talaga ang isang napakasakit para sa aming magsasaka. Kapag maraming supply naman, ang baba ng bili sa amin.” These are just…
DAR RO2: Your Partner in Agricultural Transformation, Your Partner in Education DAR RO2: Your Partner in Agricultural Transformation, Your Partner in Education
"Education is the key to success," they say, and the Department of Agrarian Reform Region 02 (DAR RO2) is not only committed to assisting farmer-beneficiaries with their agricultural transformation, but also to welcoming keyholders of success in education. During the first semester of 2024, the…
URAY BASSIT, HAAN NGA ISU ITI PAKAUPAYAN
“Uray bassit, haan nga isu iti pakaupayan,” These words reflect a farmer’s perspective in times of adversity: that means having little should never be a reason for disappointment. Meet Mr. Renato C. Taperla. A farmer whose life story exemplifies and embodies ingenuity, passion…
Marilyn Buano: The Wonderwoman of SAMPCO
The story of this young woman in the management world displays how knowledge can lead to the creation of opportunities and possibilities that has earned her success in a profession she always loved – farming. Finding the road out of poverty, a once little girl in a small village in Trento,…
Breadfruit: A New and Nutritious Option for Filipino Staple Diets
In the flavorful fiesta of Filipino cuisine, a new contender is making waves—breadfruit, or as locals affectionately call it, "rimas," "kamanzi," or "kolo." Once a hidden gem in the South Pacific Islands, this fruit is gaining attention as a potential substitute for rice, a game-changer…
Transforming a backyard tree into a Filipino superfood for nutrition and food security
In the Bicol region, breadfruit is quietly changing the lives of Bicolanos. More commonly known as “rimas” or “kulo” by the locals, the jackfruit-like fruit is no longer just a backyard tree for many, creating a significant impact with its potential for nutrition and…
Breadfruit: A versatile tropical wonder
Breadfruit is a rising star for good reasons. Truly a nutritious wonder, it is full of good carbohydrates, low in fat, contains no cholesterol, and is gluten-free! Unlike rice, potatoes, and bread—our usual go-to staples as Filipinos—it is packed with more fiber, protein, magnesium,…
Anak ng ARB, Top 8 sa nakalipas na RRT Exam
Isang masagana at napakasayang balita ang bumungad sa pamilyang Bucasan ng Diego Silang, Diffun, Quirino pagkatapos napabalitang pagpasok ni Keith Bucasan sa listahan ng Top 10 national topnotcher sa nakalipas na Radiologic Technology Licensure Examination. Umani ito ng papuri at pagbati mula sa…
Lady farmer defying all odds: A Story of Optimism and Empowerment
Farming is about touching the soil and seeing life emerge from the ground that humbles the heart of Agnes Ramos. The 64 year old farmer, a wife, and a mother of two, describes farming as one of the most honorable professions because it contributes to the sustainability and security of food in…
23 ARBOs form Cooperative Union in Cagayan
“What makes a union successful?” A union is an organization that takes people’s dreams and gets people to understand that, if they work together, they can achieve those dreams and that is how The Cagayan Cooperative Union was formed. It is initially organized and composed of 23…
“Pagbabalik-Loob, Paniniwala, Pag-unlad”
Si Ginoong Diony Batister Yadao, saisenta anyos, Ilocano, at tubong San Mariano, Isabela ay ang lumipas na Chairman ng DAGAMI (Danggayan Dagiti Mannalon ti Isabela), samahan ng magsasakang Isabelino na taliwas ang paniniwala sa gobyerno. Sa kanyang pagbalik loob ay naisipan niyang tumulong sa…
ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS OF CAUAYAN CITY MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE: GROWING BETTER AND BIGGER
Community Corps Association based in San Francisco, Cauayan City, Isabela, is one of the well-known cooperatives in the City of Cauayan. It has a total share capital of Php 2,493,965.00 through its economic activities, which include water refilling stations, consumer stores, catering services,…
Department of Agrarian Reform
The Department of Agrarian Reform is the lead government agency that holds and implements comprehensive and genuine agrarian reform which actualizes equitable land distribution, ownership, agricultural productivity, and tenurial security for, of and with the tillers of the land towards the improvement of their quality of life.
