While most were still asleep, the voices of hardworking farmers resonated across the airwaves during “Usapang Agrikultura,” a special segment on Radyo Pilipinas in Dagupan, Tayug, Agoo, and Laoag. This radio program, a partnership between the Presidential...
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From one goat to a growing hope: Maricel Ilao’s story as a SAAD goat beneficiary
Maricel Ilao, a farmer from Brgy. Corona, Tingloy, Batangas, proves that humble beginnings can lead to remarkable success. Starting with just one goat, she and her husband have nurtured a thriving herd, demonstrating resilience and dedication to their livelihood....
A farmer’s journey from survival to sustainability
At the break of every dawn, Juanito Bunyi Caguete embarks on a familiar yet exhausting two-kilometer trek - uphill and downhill - to secure basic supplies. Nearly 70 years old, this farmer from Sitio Capiz, Brgy. Papaya, Tingloy, Batangas, has never known a life away...
Cappa-Cappa farmers walk towards a stronger agricultural future
Nestled in the lowlands of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Cappa-Cappa is a community deeply rooted in agriculture. Behind its fertile fields and rich vegetation lies the heart of its people - their farmlands, their traditions, and their collective efforts to build...
SAAD’s livelihood project brings hope for upland farmer in Apayao
In the remote community of Maragat, Kabugao, Apayao, 46-year-old Milagros Uday stands by her humble plot of land, envisioning what it could become. For years, Milagros has relied on traditional farming methods to grow rice and high-value crops, enough to feed her...