P11-B Jica funding sought to boost palay production

P11-B Jica funding sought to boost palay production

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking P11 billion in funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to increase local palay production and reduce post-harvest losses. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the loan from Jica, ranging from $200 million to $500 million, would support the National Food Authority (NFA),

JICA sends more volunteers to Vanuatu

Four new JICA volunteers completed their Bislama language training on Tuesday, marking another step in Japan’s ongoing commitment to technical cooperation in Vanuatu.