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July 25, 2025

Kinse Kilometro Para Sa Tao: Fishermen Protest Against Nearshore Commercial Fishing

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »

Agriculture PH Scientists To Decode DNA Of 1,001 Native Rice Varieties
April 04, 2025

PH Scientists To Decode DNA Of 1,001 Native Rice Varieties

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Filipino researchers are embarking on a landmark project to sequence the genomes of 1,001 traditional rice varieties from across the country—aiming to uncover genetic traits that can boost yields, improve nutrition, and make crops more climate-resilient. Read more »

Agriculture PH Partners With Israel To Boost Agri Development
January 17, 2025

PH Partners With Israel To Boost Agri Development

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

To promote agricultural innovation and development in the Philippines, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has partnered with Israel, despite ongoing war with Palestine. Read more »

Agriculture Filipino Scientists Turn Coffee Grounds Into Sustainable Concrete Blocks
January 02, 2025

Filipino Scientists Turn Coffee Grounds Into Sustainable Concrete Blocks

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Researchers from Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) in Pampanga have made an exciting discovery: spent coffee grounds (SCG) can be used to create stronger, eco-friendly concrete blocks. Read more »

Agriculture Developed Biodegradable Paper Mulch Set To Transform Philippine Farming
November 27, 2024

Developed Biodegradable Paper Mulch Set To Transform Philippine Farming

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

A groundbreaking innovation in agriculture is set to help Philippine farmers reduce their environmental footprint: biodegradable paper mulch. This eco-friendly alternative to plastic mulches offers a sustainable solution to the environmental challenges posed by synthetic materials in farming. Read more »

Agriculture Struggling for Ownership: The Realities of Share Tenancy Among Filipino Rice Farmers
November 22, 2024

Struggling for Ownership: The Realities of Share Tenancy Among Filipino Rice Farmers

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In the Philippines, rice farming is a vital part of the economy, but the majority of farmers are landless. Over 2.4 million Filipinos work the land, yet more than 50% are tenants, relying on a share tenancy system where they till land they don’t own in exchange for a portion of the harvest. Read more »

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