In the deeply divided Philippine Politics where groups are identified by their political loyalties as Dilawans (now Pinklawans), DDS or Loyalists, it is almost unthinkable for a prominent personality to be able to move on from his association with a previous administration and occupy a sensitive role in the next. But Vivencio “Vince” Dizon, the…
President Marcos’ statement that he will order a Lifestyle Check of all government officials comes as a breathe of fresh air in a country where corruption had crept into almost every fabric of society. A Lifestyle Check, in fact, need not be ordered by the President. It should be part of the standards of transparency…
We’re Breeding More ‘Manok Pinoy’ To Satisfy The Incredible Demand! “Overwhelmed” is an understatement. At 6:30 last night, our farm outlet at the “Suroyan sa Kidapawan” reported that they have ran out of “Litson Manok Pinoy.” We actually prepared 100 heads on the 3rd night of operation but the unbelievable demand of Kidapawan City consumers…
Here is good news for young farmers who would like to go into Cattle farming but do not have the money to start the project. The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), the credit program agency of the Department of Agriculture, actually has a Cattle Production Loaning Program for young farmers and entrepreneurs. ACPC Program Director…
This aromatic coconut with sweet water locally called “Buko Pandan” is a valuable agricultural product especially in provinces with thriving Tourism Industry. This is one of the Coconut varieties extensively propagated in Thailand and supplied to high-end outlets including those inside Disneyland. This is one crop which I also intend to introduce in Cebu to…
For Filipino farmers who would like to raise cattle in backyard paddocks, Outstanding OFW Arnel Corpuz, who specializes in Cattle Nutrition, recommends the Brahman Breed mainly because it is a tropical breed. He said that one of the biggest mistakes of many cattle farmers, especially those who could afford to import breeding materials, was to…
Branded Beef Production Program Danao City Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III, impressed by the huge economic potentials of the Cebu Wagyu and Branded Beef Production, has offered his city as the Pilot Area for the program. Mayor Durano hosted the Farmers’ Forum on Wagyu and Branded Beef Production attended by Farmers from all over Cebu,…
On the way to Medellin, Cebu for Cebu Food Security Forum, I made a side trip to Sagay City, Negros Occidental on the invitation of Congressman Alfredo Marañon III, son of a departed friend, former Governor Freddie Marañon. While Cong. Thirdy has not shared with me the reason behind the invitation, I already have an…
I meet with the Mayors of Bogo City, Medellin and Daanbantayan to propose the establishment of Pilot Farms for two new crops, Sorghum and Soybeans. My engagements with Bogo City Mayor Mayel Martinez, Medellin Mayor Edwin Salimbangon and Daanbantayan Mayor Gilbert Arabis were arranged by a friend and supporter Dr. Ronald Oporto of Bogo City….
Two days before she officially takes over the helm of the political leadership of Cebu Province, Governor Pam Baricuatro’s Food Security Program takes off with the staging of a one-day Orientation/Workshop On Upland and Fish Cage Farming. As her Food Security Adviser, I decided to lay the groundwork for the Fish Sufficiency Program of Cebu…
