To address human resource challenges in farming, Zubiri asks DA, DOST to enhance scholarships for future farmers

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–UNA senatorial candidate Migz Zubiri calls on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to grant more scholarships to children of farmers and students who really want to work as farmers and to manage farms to become profitable.
“Our farmers are getting old and very few young people, even farmers’ children, are not keen on farming. They have seen, how, despite the great efforts of their elders, the farms don’t give them higher incomes. So they asked, why go into farming at all?” said Zubiri who recognized the quandary faced by the young rural population.

Likewise, the disappointment of Agriculture and Agri-Business graduates who cannot find stable work at the Agriculture Department and its attached agencies due to current human resource hiring policies.

“The country’s food security is at risk as children of retiring farmers are not keen on taking over. And, only the large farm corporations, many foreign-controlled, are gaining young talents. It has also come to a point that caring for golf course grasses provides huge incomes compared to farming food crops or working at the DA. “

Zubiri, an Agri-Business Management graduate at the University of the Philippines – Los Banos, said the DOST has been granting scholarships in science and technology courses in public and private universities but these programs “hardly reach the intended target students or lack convincing power.”
“The DA and the DOST should show our youth that food crop farming can provide dependable income stream and job security,” Zubiri said.

Zubiri noted that farming in the Philippines can barely support a family. According to the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, a farmer’s annual average income is about P20,000. “This is embarrassingly low compared to neighboring countries where farmers are considered entrepreneurs and businessmen,” Zubiri stressed.

The DA data revealed that the average age of our current farmers is 57. Many of these farmers are small landholders, tilling an average of 2.5 hectares.
“If this problem is not addressed, our food security situation will be very dim, especially if we take into account that climate change poses more serious challenges to farmers,” Zubiri said.

“Among the many crops that will suffer declining yields are rice, corn, coconut and sugar that provide staple food supplies and basic food processing ingredients,” Zubiri said.

Zubiri stressed that the DA should exert greater effort in coordinating with schools and review existing agriculture curriculum, training and research as a way to boost productivity and eliminate poverty among farmers. ●

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Place to go during Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines is Clearwater Resort in Clark Pampanga near Manila where there are plenty of things to do during Easter Holidays and throughout the whole summer too.

Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to unwind and relax.  Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort.  During special holidays in the Philippines like Holy Week, Mother’s Day, Father’s day, Halloween, Christmas and New Year, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga.  During the annual Philippines Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which is always held in Clark, the best hotels and resorts in Clark are packed with visitors.

Travel groups highly recommend Clark Pampanga as safe and clean vacation destination in Philippines. Best private resort in Pampanga is Clearwater, a 13-hectare lake property, child friendly with beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages.  Today, Clark is no longer just a golfer’s paradise, it appears to tourists and visitors who are not just interested to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Frequently visited private resort in Manila is Clearwater, highly recommended by travel guide for residents of Manila, local and foreign tourists visiting Clark Pampanga for day trip or overnight stay.  Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines.

Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for highly recommended tourist spots in Clark, Pampanga.   There are good places to visit in Pampanga but the best destination for families from Manila is Clark which is located next to Angeles City, the famous nightlife capital of the Philippines.   Here in Clark, there are many interesting places to visit and one of the most frequently visited tourist spots is Clearwater Resort and Country Club, widely regarded as the best resort in Pampanga.

Popular beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats during Holy Week and Easter Holidays this year is Clearwater located in the safe and convenient destination of Pampanga Clark Philippines just 70 minutes from Manila.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.

For inquiries and bookings, <a href=”http://www.clearwaterphilippines.com/contact/index.html”>Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now</a>

<strong> Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga </strong>

Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,

Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023

(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177

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<strong>Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines</strong>

<em>After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection.  Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.  YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down. </em>

<strong><a href=”http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com”>http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com</a></strong>

<strong>Manila Sales Office</strong>

<em>3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605</em>

(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay

Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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<strong><a href=”http://www.clearwaterphilippines.com/booking/make-reservation.html“>Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now</a></strong>

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list.  It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone.  For more information, visit <a href=”http://www.YatsRestaurant.com”>http://www.YatsRestaurant.com</a>

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines  <a href=”http://www.YatsLeisure.com”>http://www.YatsLeisure.com</a>

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

<a href=”http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com”>http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com</a>

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines?  You may want to check out these sites also:

<a href=”http://www.LondonPubClark.com”>http://www.LondonPubClark.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com”>http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com”>http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.YatsWineCellars.com”>http://www.YatsWineCellars.com</a>

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit <a href=”http://www.yilp.com”>http://www.yilp.com</a>

Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669  ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)