Corn farmers and agricultural extension workers (AEWs) from Southern Leyte were trained on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using earwigs as biological control agents.

The DA-RFO VIII – Regional Soils Laboratory, in partnership with the MAO of Silago, successfully conducted a two-day hands-on training on Oyster Mushroom Production Brgy. Mercedes, Silago, Southern Leyte.

The DA-RFO VIII, through the NUPAP, successfully conducted a Two-Day Specialized Training on Urban Agriculture on August 4–5, 2026, at I’s Plant Hotel & Restaurant, Calbayog City, Samar.

Strengthening the capabilities of ABEs in LGUs is a vital step toward improving the planning and implementation of agricultural infrastructure projects.

Geared towards helping hog raisers recover from losses caused by ASF, the BAI, through its DRRM funds and in coordination with the DA RFO 8, released ₱4.9 million in ASF cash indemnification to 116 hog raisers in Silago, Southern Leyte on August 4-5, 2026.

PRISM data collectors from the DA RFO 8 and LGU partners, together with the PhilRice Technical Staff participated in the three-day training on Strengthening Field Data Collection Through PRISM Protocols, recently.

Nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga kooperatiba at samahan ng KATARUNGAN cooperatives sa Silangang Visayas na direktang maipahayag sa DA RFO 8 ang kanilang mga pangangailangan at mga hamong kinahaharap sa sektor ng agrikultura sa isinagawang konsultatibong pulong noong Agosto 3, 2026 sa ORED Conference Room.

As the PAFFP continues, farmers from the municipalities of Sta. Rita, Basey, and Marabut in Samar received financial aid from the Department of Agriculture through a payout caravan held at the RFO 8 grounds.