By Czeriza Valencia via philstar.com MANILA, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said Saturday that the damage to agriculture brought by typhoon “Pablo” has reached P8.5 billion, with the already troubled banana industry sustaining the bulk of losses. In an interview with radio station dwIZ, Alcala said the typhoon, which ravaged Mindanao, also inflicted considerable continue reading : Agriculture damage from ‘Pablo’ hits P8.5 billion
Renewal of the Collective Negotiation Agreement
The PCIC Management and Employees Association through its President, Aida S. Castro, signed the renewal of the Collective Negotiation Agreement with PCIC President Jovy C. Bernabe on 22 November 2012 at PCIC Head Office, Quezon City. Witnessing the signing were the members of the PCIC Board of Directors and officers of employees’ association.
The new PCIC Board of Directors takes oath before DA Secretary Alcala at the Department of Agriculture
The new PCIC Board of Directors officially assumed office on November 8, 2012. Re-appointed PCIC President Jovy C. Bernabe, Director Epifanio A. Maniebo, Director Dioscoro A. Granada and Director Alex G. Suarez took their oath before DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala at the Department of Agriculture office.
Luzon Group Quality Management System (QMS) Orientation and Objective Formulation
The Luzon Sector Orientation/Training-Workshop on the Government Quality Management System Standards (GQMSS) Requirement and Documentation of ISO 9001:2008 was held in Tagaytay City last October 8, 9 & 10, 2012. This is the culmination of the nationwide training-workshops to jumpstart the implementation of the QMS in all Regional Offices. As in the Visayas and Mindanao continue reading : Luzon Group Quality Management System (QMS) Orientation and Objective Formulation
PCIC Region XI ‘Project Love’ and Tree Planting/Tree Growing Activities
The PCIC Regional Office No. XI conducted its second outreach program in line with PCIC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The PCIC Region XI headed by the OIC-Regional Manager Bonifacio V. Pales undertake on September 14, 2012 the ‘Project Love’ and Tree Planting/Tree Growing activities in cooperation with the Local Government Unit (LGU) at Sitio continue reading : PCIC Region XI ‘Project Love’ and Tree Planting/Tree Growing Activities
TSPI Acknowledges PCIC Region V Marketing Chief
Mr. Francisco German G. Obias, Chief MSD of PCIC RO V receives a Certificate of Appreciation and token from Mr. Elvin Seminiano, and Mr. Elmer Santos, Sector Manager and Deputy Director of Tulay sa Pag-Unlad, Inc. (TSPI), respectively, in recognition of PCIC’s support to their programs and projects. Also in photo are Ms. Salve Garcia, continue reading : TSPI Acknowledges PCIC Region V Marketing Chief
Coop Farmers in Laguna, Occidental Mindoro Get “Habagat” Payments
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has paid out an initial amount of P6.61 Million to Southern Luzon farmers who suffered damages from the extreme “habagat” or southwest monsoon rains and typhoon Gener that hit the country in August. The payout was made to organized farmers who are members of 11 cooperatives operating in Laguna continue reading : Coop Farmers in Laguna, Occidental Mindoro Get “Habagat” Payments
PCIC Region V Conducts Mangrove Tree Planting
In line with PCIC’s corporate social responsibility advocacy, PCIC Region V conducted a mangrove tree planting project at the marshland of Igang, Bacacay, Albay last September 21, 2012. The PCIC team was able to plant 750 mangrove seedlings, in coordination with Ms. Aleth Agripa of the DENR Albay Provincial Office and the local government of continue reading : PCIC Region V Conducts Mangrove Tree Planting
PCIC Region V Awards Indemnity Check to DALARECO
The PCIC Region V awarded an indemnity check in the amount of P176,000.00 to the DELARECO (Department of Land Reform Cooperative) at Sorsogon Provincial Office on September 13, 2012. Said amount represents the payment for their claim under the Loan Repayment Protection Plan due to the untimely death of one of its members. In the continue reading : PCIC Region V Awards Indemnity Check to DALARECO
Northern Samar is 5th Province in PCIC’s Insurance Program
Another province has joined the growing list of local government units (LGUs) that have partnered with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to shield its constituent farmers and fishers from risks associated with farming and fishing. The provincial government of Northern Samar recently sealed an agreement with PCIC that provides insurance to around 5,000 of continue reading : Northern Samar is 5th Province in PCIC’s Insurance Program