The DA RFO8, along with the RPCC, bolstered its monitoring efforts on the implementation of EO No. 118 by conducting unannounced inspections and brief information dissemination among rice retailers at the Tacloban City Public Market on June 1, 2026.
DA RFO8 Awards Young Farmers in 2026 FFMC Closing Ceremonies
Highlighting the vital role of youth in strengthening the country’s agricultural future, the DA RFO8 recognized outstanding young farmers and agri-preneurs during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 FFMC held at Palo, Leyte on May 26, 2026.
Over 14,000 Eastern Samar Farmers, Fisherfolk Receive Aid Through PAFFP Rollout
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 intensified the payout caravan of the PAFFP in Eastern Samar, wherein more than 14,000 farmers and fisherfolk received the financial relief during the 3-day rollout caravan to the said province covering 10 municipalities of the northern side of Eastern Samar.
Malitbog farmers get support from Corn Program
The DARFO VIII, in close coordination with the MASO of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, successfully conducted the distribution of agricultural inputs under the Corn Program on May 21, 2026, at the Barangay Sangahon Covered Court, this municipality.
Mobile Soil Laboratory VIII uncovers urgent soil health concerns in Southern Leyte towns
The first deployment of the Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) VIII in Southern Leyte revealed critical yet actionable soil health conditions across the municipalities of Silago, Hinunangan, and Hinundayan, underscoring the growing need for sustainable soil management and rehabilitation among farming communities.
DA 8 hails Gawad Saka Regional Winners during Farmers and Fisherfolk Month Culmination
Recognizing unsung pillars of food security, the DA-8 honored Eastern Visayas’ Gawad Saka Regional Winners during the An Pagrayhak: Farmers and Fisherfolk Month Celebration Closing Ceremonies on May 26, 2026, in Palo, Leyte.
Salin-urog: FFMC Culmination Highlights Farmers and Fisherfolk Vital Role in Nation Building
Farmers, fisherfolk, government partners, and stakeholders gathered in celebration during the culmination activity of the FFMC spearheaded by the DA RFO8, highlighting the vital role of the agricultural sector in sustaining communities and ensuring food security in the region.
RPCO VIII Strengthens Regional Planning Through Visayas Workshop
The Department of Agriculture’s PRDP continues to reinforce strategic development planning in Eastern Visayas through the conduct of the “I-PLAN Visayas RPCO VIII – C/PPMIU Assessment cum RAFIP Alignment Planning Workshop” held this May 19 to 22, 2026 in Tacloban City.