Crop insurance firm releases P7M to farmersTHE Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) in Tacloban City has released nearly P7 million worth of insurance claims to farmer-beneficiaries in Eastern Visayas for first three quarters of 2010. Menley Medino, claims division chief of PCIC-Eastern Visayas, told Leyte Samar Daily Express in an interview that the fund benefited continue reading : Crop insurance firm releases P7M to farmers
Recto wants automatic crop insurance
Recto wants automatic crop insuranceSENATOR Ralph Recto said farmer-beneficiaries of the government’s agrarian reform program should have full coverage under the crop insurance agenda. He said several farmers are not covered by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) because they cannot afford the premiums. Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos. continue reading : Recto wants automatic crop insurance
MOU with GTZ
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), as the main crop insurance provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) along with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Irrigation Authority (NIA) on October 12, 2010. The MoU with GTZ formally marked the start of design and implementation for Area Based continue reading : MOU with GTZ
PCIC-DA-BPI National Conference on the Prevention and Control of Crop Pests and Diseases
A PCIC-DA-BPI National Conference on the Prevention and Control of Crop pests and Diseases was held in Bouganville Suites and Resort, Taktak Road/Sumulong Circle, Antipolo City, Rizal on September 22-24, 2010. The seminar was conducted by Head Office personnel headed by Atty. Jovy C. Bernabe, President, Norman R. Cajucom, ASVP, Carmen N. Hutaba, OIC ARVPD, continue reading : PCIC-DA-BPI National Conference on the Prevention and Control of Crop Pests and Diseases
Atty. Jovy C. Bernabe Re-Appointed President of PCIC
ATTY. JOVY C. BERNABE taking oath as re-appointed President of Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) before the Department of Agriculture Secretary, Sec. Proceso J. Alacala, last 14 September 2010, at the Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Quezon City.
Subsidized insurance for farmers mulled
Subsidized insurance for farmers mulledCITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Pampanga Branch Manager Romeo Gonzales said Thursday they are open to the possibility of entering into an agreement with the Provincial Government for subsidizing insurance premiums of farmers. This came as Governor Lilia Pineda met Gonzales and other members of the continue reading : Subsidized insurance for farmers mulled
Shutting down GOCCs may worsen unemployment
Shutting down GOCCs may worsen unemploymentTHE Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (Courage) opposed Wednesday the possible deactivation of some state agencies and corporations in a bid to streamline government spending. In a phone interview, Courage President Ferdinand Gaite said there will be thousands of regular employees who would be affected in continue reading : Shutting down GOCCs may worsen unemployment
Department of Agriculture to strengthen crop insurance program
Department of Agriculture to strengthen crop insurance program – The Philippine Star » News » BusinessMANILA, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala plans to strengthen the Department of Agriculture crop insurance program as a necessary component of the DA’s rice, corn and other high-value commercial crops planting programs. In an interview, Alcala said, “we have continue reading : Department of Agriculture to strengthen crop insurance program
Seminar- Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases – Luzon Sector
A Seminar-Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases for Luzon Sector was held in Century Resort Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City on June 28-30, 2010. The seminar was conducted by Head Office personnel headed by Atty. Jovy C. Bernabe, President, Norman R. Cajucom, ASVP, Carmen N. Hutaba, OIC ARPVD, Segundo H. Guerrero, continue reading : Seminar- Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases – Luzon Sector
Seminar-Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases – Visayas Sector
A Seminar-Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases for Bicol-Visayas Sector was held in Leyte Park Hotel, Tacloban City on June 21-23, 2010. The seminar was conducted by Head Office personnel headed by Atty. Jovy C. Bernabe, President, Norman R. Cajucom, ASVP, Antonio S. Uy II, Assistant to ASVP,for Visayas and continue reading : Seminar-Workshop on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases – Visayas Sector