A. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. reiterated DA’s support to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) as it stands united in its pledge to deliver transparent, accurate, and reliable information to the public.
B. Communication heads from various DA agencies participate in the discussion in the Food Security Cluster Communication Workshop 2024 , which seeks to broaden and deepen the understanding of government communicators and media practitioners on the administration’s food security programs and policies.
Journalists based in Manila and Nueva Ecija covering agriculture and food-related issues are backing PhilRice’s advocacy for credible, “RICEponsible” reporting on rice through data-driven science and technology.
The reporters learned more about credible data sources, which were presented during the Food Security Cluster Communications Workshop spearheaded by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on April 3–5 at PhilRice in Nueva Ecija.
Data sources include RiceLytics, which provides data on the status of rice farmers and rice value-chain, and PalayStat, which contains rice-related statistics from PhilRice and the Philippine Statistics Authority.
“These sources empower communities with knowledge, fostering informed decision-making and encouraging active participation in agricultural development. RICEponsible reporting provides journalists with the opportunity to highlight the importance of science and technology in enhancing the country’s agricultural sector; thus, promoting a culture of innovation and progress,” Director Julius N. Leonen of the PCO said.
Under the Bagong Pilipinas governance brand of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture is boosting local food security to make agriculture and fisheries profitable for farmers, fishermen, and everyone involved.
“Communication plays a crucial and vital role in the Bagong Pilipinas campaign of President Bongbong Marcos. This workshop is an avenue for greater collaboration among media practitioners and government agencies on effectively delivering information relative to the government’s thrusts, programs, and projects,” said Laurel.
“We continue to strive for excellence in delivering accurate and reliable information, knowing that our collective work contributes to a brighter and more resilient future for all Filipinos,” he added.
The workshop is the first run of the Media Engagement and Workshop Series of Bagong Pilipinas 2024.
Relate link: https://www.philrice.gov.ph/journos-to-learn-about-rice-st-for-food-security/
