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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - In an effort to enhance the capabilities of coconut farmers and boost the coconut industry in the region, a comprehensive training program for farmers, the Coconut Farm Business School (FBS), is set to launch this year. The initiative aims to provide farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage their coconut farm businesses, fostering sustainable

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Prof. Florife A. Gatchalian from VSU-IHK leads a short warm up before the games.

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - To kick off the countdown to its 37th anniversary, the Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) initiated the "ATIng Palaro" on January 29, 2024. This sporting event aligns with the Center's aim to enhance teamwork among ATI-RTC 8 staff while fostering a positive and energized workplace culture.

The games, scheduled to run until the

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Ms. Milagros Urbano, team leader of theMonitoring Team giving an overview of the evaluation during the opening.

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Representatives from the Agricultural Training Institute – Central Office visited ATI-RTC 8 on January 25, 2024 to conduct a performance evaluation of the Center. The activity was implemented to assess the Center’s compliance with the processes as it implements programs and dextension services. It also served as an avenue to oversee the operation and management of the

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The first batch of scholars under the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Institute 8's (ATI-RTC 8) Youth Scholarship Grant on Organic Farming have completed the internship and received approval for the proposed organic enterprises.

After finishing nine months of intensive hands-on training in organic practicing farms, the scholars crafted and submitted their business proposals

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The Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center VIII (ATI-RTC 8) presented the Youth Scholarship Grant on Organic Farming to the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 8 (DA-RFO 8) on January 22, 2024 at DA-RFO 8, Tacloban City. It is a 21-month internship program for the youth to imbibe the life of a farmer and organic practices fully. It comprises nine months of

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SOGOD, Southern Leyte - In a pursuit of greater inclusivity, the government has expanded its initiatives to provide more opportunities and activities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Guided by the principles set forth in the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, the government is committed to integrating PWDs into the mainstream of society, facilitating their journey towards becoming more

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Recognizing the untapped potential of the youth to drive transformative change in Philippine agriculture, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) has been awarding scholarships to the children of smallholder farmers and fishers. These scholarships aim to empower the next generation of agripreneurs, fostering a collective effort towards innovation and development in the

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STA. MARGARITA, BONTOC, Eastern Visayas - Milk stands as the key output in dairy farming. Farmers often sell their milk to cooperatives or local processors, leading to the production of diverse dairy items. However, local dairy supply falls short of meeting demand in the Philippines. To reduce reliance on imports and address the trade deficit, enhancing the competitiveness of the dairy

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Saint Bernard participants from Brgy. Panian with guests: (from Left) Mr. Raydon Balasico, Hon. Edito Mulig, Ms. Erma Capilitan, Mr. Bethel John Sinon

SAINT BERNARD, Southern Leyte – After an online graduation on November 10, 2023, streamed live via Facebook, the municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte conducted a face-to-face graduation for its three hundred and one (301) graduates of the School-on-the-Air on Smart Rice Agriculture on November 13, 2023, at the Saint Bernard Municipal Gym.

The LGU – Saint Bernard Municiapla

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - A total of 2, 244 farmer-enrollees were hailed graduates during the 3-month School on-the-Air on Smart Rice Agriculture (SOA-SRA) in a Virtual Mass Graduation ceremony held on November 10, 2023.

The  SOA-Smart Rice Agriculture: Palay Aralan Makabagong Pagsasaka sa Himpapawid started in July 2023 and ran until September  2023. It aimed to empower farmers to become more

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