press release

LA PAZ, LEYTE- “Dire na kami mapalit hin tubong ha sulod han pira ka bulan ngan kadugangan ini nga puhunan agud kami maka expand hit amun layer chicken. Dako gud ine nga bulig ha amon asosasyon.”

DAVAO CITY, REGION XI- The Department of Agriculture-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Eastern Visayas recently wrapped up the third quarter by presenting its physical and financial achievements during the FY 2024 National 3rd Quarter Physical and Financial Assessment held from October 7-11, 2024, in Davao City, Davao del Sur. 

BORONGAN CITY - The Provincial Project Management Support Office (PPMSO) - Eastern Samar of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program conducted its 3rd quarter assessment on September 20, 2024, in Borongan City, Eastern Samar. 

SOUTHERN LEYTE- Twenty members of the Tinago Farmers Association (TiFA) from Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, have successfully established a communal vegetable garden after receiving livelihood support from the Department of Agriculture- Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 implementation.

CABUCGAYAN, BILIRAN, a dedicated group of farmers has marked a new chapter in swine raising by successfully producing 78 offspring between June and September this year. 

This achievement marks a promising sign for the future of swine production in Eastern Visayas, in light of the threats posed by African Swine Fever (ASF).

TACLOBAN CITY - “We have to be reminded of certain ingredients to achieve success. It would necessarily demand hard work, self-discipline, sacrifice, compassion, and teamwork,” says Field Operations Division Chief, Mr. Rodel G. Macapañas, in his inspirational message during the 3rd Quarter Regional Assessment of the Special Area for Agricultural Development Program (SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Tacloban City. 

From January to September this year, the San Roque Farmers and Fisherfolk Association of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, achieved remarkable success, accumulating PhP 602,377.00 in sales from 121,733 pieces of chicken eggs. 

STO. NIÑO, SAMAR - In the island municipality of Sto. Niño, Samar, the Takut Farmers Association (TFA) recorded a harvest of 170 kilograms of assorted vegetables in the 3rd quarter of the year.

Northern Samar – The Libertad Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (LFFA) of Victoria, Northern Samar is celebrating a significant achievement following the first cropping of their vegetable production. 

SOUTHERN LEYTE — Highlighting the progress and impact of the livelihood projects in the local agriculture setting, farmer-beneficiaries in Southern Leyte have reported positive financial outcomes during the 3rd Quarter Provincial Assessment of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program held last September 12, 2024 in the Municipality of Libagon.

CATBALOGAN CITY- Alongside with the department's mandate to provide various agricultural intervention, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 turned over 11 units of pressure washers to its farmer group beneficiaries during the conduct of the 2024 Serbisyo Caravan in Samar State University, Catbalogan City. 

BILIRAN— During the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program FY 2024 3rd Quarter Provincial Assessment for Biliran, it was revealed that the production data from the assisted farmer associations indicated that the program interventions are significantly boosting agricultural productivity.

The Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 recently concluded its FY 2025 Budget Execution Documents (BEDs) Workshop in Marabut, Samar. 

TACLOBAN CITY, September 9, 2024 – To expand their potential  market and provide the public with access to fresh and quality produce, a farmer group from Biliran Province assisted by the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) took part in the KADIWA Fair

“United we stand.”

These are the words of Jose Ochea, President of the Cabucgayan Farmers Association (CAFA), when asked about their secret to project sustainability.       

In the town of San Ricardo in Southern Leyte, a group of hardworking farmers is making a name. What started as a livelihood project has blossomed into a thriving source of income and hope for Pundok Maamumahon (PUMA), a farmer association with 20 active members.