Source: DA-BFAR FB PAGE | PAFFP is a vital initiative designed to provide direct financial support to marginalized fisherfolk across the Philippines. The Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) is a vital initiative designed to provide direct financial support to marginalized fisherfolk across the Philippines. This program, sourced from and implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), aims to mitigate the economic challenges faced by those in the fishing industry due to external factors. Here is a comprehensive FAQ based on the official guidelines to help fisherfolk understand and avail of this assistance. What is the PAFFP? The Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) is a substantial cash assista...
Source: CNN BUSINESS | Jeffrey Cesari meet 73-year old farmers from bohol who could help him buy ube for his ube latte mix. The latest dispatch from the frontlines of the global food scene reveals a curious paradox: while the vibrant purple hue of ube is colonizing our Instagram feeds and Starbucks menus, the actual root vegetable remains one of the most elusive commodities on the planet. As reported by CNN Business , the journey of entrepreneur Jeffrey Cesari—from a Turkish cafe to the remote farms of Bohol—exposes a supply chain that is as "secretive" as it is fragile. Ube is no longer just a beloved staple of Filipino heritage; it is being positioned as the "new matcha." But as the world develops an appetite for this violet yam, we are forced to confront the growing pains of a niche crop hitting...