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ATI 8, VSU gear up for Dormitoryo Verde’s Second Bloom

Friday, November 27, 2026 - 15:07

 

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - After the success and warm reception of the first Dormitoryo Verde in April 2025, ATI–RTC 8 kicked off the second edition of the program on October 14, 2025. This new phase is launched in partnership with the Visayas State University (VSU) through the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) and the University Inter-Dormitory Student Body (UISB). Dormitoryo Verde

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ATI-RTC 8 Rolls Out CDP Trainings to Support Organized Rice Clusters

Monday, January 19, 2026 - 12:39

The Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center VIII (ATI-RTC 8) continues its capacity-building activities aligned with national rice programs to help rice farmers become more organized, productive, and competitive. These efforts support the implementation of the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP), which serves as the government’s overall guide in improving the

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S. Leyte Farmers Complete 3-Day Livestock Workshop

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 08:42

 

San Francisco, Southern Leyte – Thirty-six farmers from the Gabi Farmers Association participated in a three-day training on Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)-anchored Native Cattle Production and Management held at the RPMJ Integrated Farm, San Francisco, S. Leyte from November 25 to 27, 2025.

The training, which targeted NCRFS/RSBSA registered farmers from Brgy. Gabi, aimed to

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Excel Day 2025 Kicks Off Focusing on Hosting Excellence

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 10:38

 

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte – The first day of the Excel Day 2025, dubbed “Hosting Excellence from Stage to Service,” was held on December 11, 2025, highlighting the importance of effective communication and facilitation in public service. ATI staff jumpstarted the celebration through a Power Up Activity focused on developing basic emceeing skills, equipping participants with practical tools to

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Junalyn Palco Hailed as ATI-RTC 8's Management's Choice Awardee for 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 16:48

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Excellence goes beyond meeting targets, it is reflected in the daily dedication, values, and attitudes that give purpose to work and meaning to service. Guided by this principle, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center VIII (ATI-RTC 8) continued its celebration of Excel Day 2025 with the recognition of exemplary employees during its second day on

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From Awareness to Action: ATI-RTC 8 Joins 18-Day Campaign to End VAWC

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 08:45

The Agricultural Training Institute–Regional Training Center 8 joined the nationwide observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women from November 25 to December 12, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to promoting women’s rights, child protection, and community well-being.

Through its Gender and Development (GAD) Committee, ATI-RTC 8 organized a series of activities for its staff

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Gulayan sa Bayan takes root in Eastern Visayas

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 16:38

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte. –Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center 8, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 8 (DA RFO 8), conducted its first  Gulayans sa Bayan training, where participants were trained to effectively implement and harness mainstreaming of the management of community-based vegetable gardens and nurseries under the GSB program by

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CFIDP Internship Program Batch 1 MOA Signing: Nurturing Young Agripreneurs in the Coconut Industry

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 17:00

 

For many young Filipinos from coconut-farming families, agriculture is more than a livelihood—it is a legacy. This vision came to life as Batch 1 of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) Internship Program formally commenced through the Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 19, 2025, bringing together interns, families, farm partners, and government

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Eastern Samar Farmers Strengthen Skills in Cacao Nursery Establishment for BPI Accreditation

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 14:54

 

GENERAL MACARTHUR, Eastern Samar — Thirty farmers and agricultural extension workers gathered at Somono Integrated Farm on October 8–10, 2025 for the Training on Cacao Nursery Establishment for BPI Accreditation (Batch 4). The three-day activity focused on building participants’ competencies in establishing cacao nurseries that align with the standards set by the Bureau of Plant Industry

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San Miguel Farmers Strengthen Skills in Native Chicken Production Through GAHP- Based Training

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 14:44

 

SAN MIGUEL, Leyte — Thirty farmers from CARCo and nearby communities gathered at CARCo Farm in Brgy. Canap, San Miguel, Leyte for the fourth batch of the Training on GAHP-Anchored Native Chicken Production and Management held last October 1–3, 2025. The training provided participants with a practical and science-based foundation on native chicken farming, anchored on the principles of

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