
A rural woman’s triumph through grit and guidance
With DAR’s support, Merly Canonigo rose from a humble farmworker to a respected cooperative leader, transforming hardship into hope for her community in Agusan…
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With DAR’s support, Merly Canonigo rose from a humble farmworker to a respected cooperative leader, transforming hardship into hope for her community in Agusan…


PBBM and DAR’s Conrado Estrella honor top ARBs, ARBOs, and ARCs at Gawad Agraryo 2025, celebrating rural resilience and progress with cash and project awards.

Senator Kiko Pangilinan urges stronger government support for farmers and fisherfolk, stressing that rural development and agricultural reform are key to…
The Department of Agriculture is pushing for the Farm-to-Market Roads Development and Equity Act to address the Philippines’ 36,000-kilometer FMR backlog.…

The government’s intensified rice production program exceeds planting targets in Nueva Ecija, boosting farm output and rural economy as part of efforts toward…

SynerFi, powered by Higala, is connecting rural banks to the InstaPay network for the first time, enabling mobile banking and digital payments without heavy…

SM Foundation’s farming program expands to underserved provinces in 2025


A depositor-borrowers forum on 30 May will feature PDIC representatives discussing the requirements and procedures for filing deposit insurance claims and…

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urges DepEd to include more rural schools in its Senior High School (SHS) pilot reform program, citing key differences in challenges…

‘We should invest more in our healthcare system and make medical services more accessible’

Senator Bong Go advocates for better support for farmers, rural infrastructure, and healthcare services during a forum with farmers and agrarian reform…


Cantilan Bank, a rural bank, has successfully implemented cloud-based systems, modernized operations, and provided real-time banking services.

Senator Bong Go visited Sasmuan, Pampanga, bringing government services to underserved areas through a motorcade. Highlighting his advocacy for healthcare, Go…

The company closed in 2024 with 1,166 stores, including 80 new locations, more than 50 of which are outside Metro Manila

FLORA honors women educators who have gone above and beyond traditional teaching methods, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and social responsibility…

Ten people were killed in a mass shooting in rural Ecuador, a region currently under a state of emergency due to escalating gang violence. Learn more about…

Agrarian reform beneficiaries are supplying produce to local government units and private institutions.