DA REGION 2, INSTALLS WALL-MOUNTED DISINFECTION SYSTEM IN SANTA FE, NUEVA VIZCAYA CHECKPOINT
The first wall-mounted disinfecting and sanitizing system operating at the checkpoint of Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
The very first wall-mounted disinfecting and sanitizing sytem in the Philippines is now operating at Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.
Dr. Roberto Busania, the Regional Technical Director For Operations of DA region 2 explained in the interview that the purpose of the wall-mounted disinfection system is to disinfect trucks and vehicles transporting animals, frozen foods and processed meat products as well as those transporting chicken sewage used for fertilizer. It also aims to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) into the second region.
Last December 2021, the town of Gattaran was hit by African Swine Fever (ASF) and this January the towns of Enrile, Amulung and Tuao in Cagayan was also affected by the disease. Dr. Busania clarified that few pigs were affected and the spread of ASF was already under control. Dr. Busania said that they also plan to install a wall-mounted disinfection system in Quirino province which is the entry point for those coming from region 3 and in Santa Praxedes, Cagayan which is the entry point for those coming from region 1.
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HERE IN FIT COREA, WE ONLY GIVE THE BEST AND YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY! In this pandemic, we are exposed to a wide range of organisms that may carry the virus and transmit it through our clothing, bodies, and possessions. Nowadays, Disinfectant machine are very much helpful in our society and even in our own home. The Dr. Seba disinfecting machine of Fit Corea Trading Phils Inc. is a 3-way disinfectant (fogging, ultra-violet and plasma sonic) that can kill 99.9% of viruses and is particularly useful for COVID-19 virus prevention and other viruses prevalent in the environment. Fit Corea is taking extra steps against viruses to help protect guests and staffs because your safety is our top priority. Cleaning high-touch surfaces at least once a day or as often as determined is necessary like the door handles, stair railings, windows, light switches, lifts, chairs. Also, surfaces in bathroom facilities, including toilets, flush handles, toilet roll and dispensers, and sinks. In the office work surfaces and equipment, such as desks, keyboards, printers, mouse, phones, monitors, and storage cabinets.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes that fogging and misting methods of disinfectant treatment may not be sufficient on their own. We utilize microfiber cleaning cloths to help prevent contamination by wiping all surfaces as well as fogging and misting. Only approved disinfectants are used by the staff. If you wipe off a surface in one direction and then go back over it in the opposite direction, germs that you just cleaned will be deposited. Fit corea emphasizes hand washing by reminding staffs to clean their hands for at least 20 seconds with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 to 95 percent alcohol or warm water and soap. Because germs spread when hands are wet, dry them thoroughly. Finally, we want to emphasize how safe and clean our office is.
MONITORED ENTRY AND EXIT
SANITATION SUPPLIES
FACECOVERING IS REQUIRED
INCREASE CLEANLINESS
SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICE & REMINDERS
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FIT COREA AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR VARIOUS KOREA MACHINERY. Fit Corea Mechanic went to Mr. Castro on January 10th to service and maintain the Branson tractor in Nueva Ecija. Cleaning and replacing the radiator, air filter, bearing and oil seal, and front axle shaft were all done by Jojo. He also stated that the tractor’s operating status and working conditions should be addressed, as the fuel filter may need to be replaced during cold weather to allow for the proper rate of fuel flow. The engine air filter may need to be cleaned or replaced when operating in dusty conditions. The engine coolant radiator and hydraulic oil cooler may need to be cleaned during hot weather to keep the optimum operating temperature.
On January 11, 2022, the Fit Corea team traveled to barangay Santa Rita in Nueva Ecija to conduct a general inspection of the Kukje riding type rice transplanter. Many farmers and agribusiness owners are currently preparing their machines for the upcoming harvest season, which begins in early March. Regular machine maintenance gives you peace of mind that your agricultural machinery will always be in good working condition, which is extremely essential because it allows you to focus on running your business without worrying about unexpected machine problems.
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Fit Corea Mechanics repaired the Branson tractor 6225R last January 27 in Nueva Ecija Initial land preparation begins after your last harvest or during the tilled land period. This is important for effective weed control and for enriching the soil. Generally, it will take 3−4 weeks to prepare the field before planting. Dr. Alvindia is preparing his 6225R tractor for tillage and land preparation work. Mr. Alvidia requested the mechanic to repair and service his machine. So, the mechanics of Fit Corea Trading Phils Inc., Mr. Jojo and Mr. Archie, went to Nueva Ecija to replace the turbocharger of Mr. Alvindia’s 6225R tractor machine. The turbo-charger system, with support from the loss of energy from the engine output fumes, compresses the air entering the engine and more air enters the cylinder. This will cause the engine to burn fuel more efficiently and produce more power. Mr. Jojo also tunes up the engine for the operation of the tractor. This will lead to significant savings in fuel consumption for Dr. Alvindia’s tractor. The Branson Tractor is made entirely in Korea! It is a full-options tractor that can equip manual and hydraulic-driven implements. The engine emission is Tier 3, which is eco-friendly and causes less pollution while using this tractor compared to others. It is also turbo-charged for more power, especially while working in terrain for pulling or carrying something. It has a 12x12 FxR transmission. You can also equip front and back implements like Loader, Backhoe, Rotavator, Levee maker, Leveler, Underground crop harvester, Disc plow, Post hole diggers, among others, since there are ready hydraulic ports in front and back. It has a total of 8 ports (4 rear, 4 front).
Replacing turbo of the Branson tractor 6225R in Nueva Ecija.
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KICK OFF MEETING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVES WITH KOREAN PMC EXPERTS. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) meeting held at the DA office last January 6, 2022. To start the year, the Department of Agriculture headed by Usec. Ariel Cayanan with some DA representatives and the Korean PMC experts: Dr. Lee Ki Taeg, Dr. Hong Sung Gi, Dr. Yoon Haejun, Mr. Choi Hyung Suk, Mr. Kwon Young Jin, and CEO Philip Kim of Fit Corea, the country representative of KAMICO, meet in person to plan and discuss the Project “Enhancing Local Capability to Design, Develop, and Manufacture Agricultural Machineries to Accelerate Mechanization of Philippine Agriculture.”
korean PMC experts with the Department of Agriculture representatives
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The Korea’s Project Management Consultancy (PMC) intends to organize a Project Steering Committee with the Department of Agriculture, Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (AMMDA), Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) of DOST, National Economic Development Authority and other relevant organizations to establish detailed localization strategy and enhance the capability of PhilMech and local manufacturers in the country in manufacturing good quality agricultural machineries.
KOICA PMC EXPERTS VISITED PHILMECH FOR THE NEW KOREA ODA GRANT PROJECT
The new Korea ODA grant project on “Enhancing Local Capability to Design, Develop, and Manufacture Agricultural Machineries to Accelerate Mechanization of Philippine Agriculture”. The project was discussed over the meeting of KOICA PMC experts and Philmech last January 11, 2022. The goal of this project is comprehensive localization improve PhilMech’s and local capabilities to produce agricultural machinery in
to produce a strategy and manufacturers’ high-quality the country.
The meeting were attended by Korean PMC experts : Dr. Lee Ki Taeg, Dr. Hong Sung Gi, Dr. Yoon Haejun, Mr. Choi Hyung Suk, Mr. Kwon Young Jin, CEO Philip Kim and Marilou Bautista and Philmech Executive Director Baldwin Jallorina, Dir Arnel Ramir Apaga, Dir. Ronnie SR Reyes, Engr Romy Martinez, Engr Arlene C. Joaquin. The visit included a look at the proposed construction sites for the KOICA Agriculture Machineries Development Center and KIAT Smart Farm Industry Technology Innovation Center.
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KAMICO TABLE CALENDARS, WELL DISTRIBUTED TO ALL OUR DEALERS, PARTNERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Asec. Arnel De Mesa Asst. secretary for Operation Department of Agriculture and Regional Executive Director Region 4A
Dr. Aldrin Badua Chief for Planning, DA PhilMech Dr. Alona Badua Professor CLSU
Eng. Donald Mateo Project Team Leader of cornmill and sugarcane harvester KAMICO-PHILMECH collaborative project
KAMICO PHILIPPINES, distributed 650 pieces of table calendars for 2022
Eliseo Libunao - President of Brixton Bryan Eli Libunao - President of Farmer’s Choice FIT COREA Dealers
Dir. Arnel Ramir Apaga Director 1, DA PhilMech KAMICO Project Coordinator
FIT COREA DEALERS: Agri Component Corp. Northern Asia Sales Corp. Julimon Internation Agri Trading Corp.
President Philip Kim, KAMICO PHILIPPINES representative visited onion demo farm. This is the demo farm of KAMICO-PHILMECH for onion mechanization collaborative project located at San Jose, Nueva Ecija.
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The machine used for this project was coming from Bulls Co Ltd. These are a complete set of onion mechanization from land preparation, mulching, seeding, and harvesting.
ASIA RIDING-TYPE DIRECT SEEDER, SAFELY ARRIVED TO AGRICOM VALENZUELA CITY WAREHOUSE. Fit Corea Trading Phils Inc. was glad to received the two containers from South Korea and arrived in good condition and complete in the Philippines. Both containers carried 24 pieces of Riding Type Direct Seeder
Last January 3rd and 4th, Jeff and Christian went to Agricom, Valenzuela warehouse to unload the remaining Asia riding-type direct seeder and parts, they were assisted by Zorwen in Agricom. These 24 riding-type direct seeders will be handed over to dealers for RCEF project, since it is the season of planting now in the Philippines, many farmers and potential buyers are looking and inquiring about this machine.
Direct seeder machines unloaded at Agricom Valenzuela Warehouse.
These Riding-type Direct Seeders are quite durable and can last for many years if properly cared and maintained in the field. A riding-type seeder is very useful in rice production as well as seed production because it saves labor and minimize seed requirements per hectare. In places where labour is scarce or nonexistent, the mechanical seeder may be recommended to avoid operational delays. Asia direct seeder parts were returned to Fit Corea office at Caloocan City.
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Agri news philippines AGRI SECTOR GREW BY 0.6% IN Q4; 2021 PALAY HITS ANOTHER RECORD YIELD Author: DA Communications Group | 26 January 2022
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, mobility restrictions, and losses due to Typhoon Odette in December 2021 annual palay production registered an alltime high of 19.96 million metric tons (MMT), 3.4% more than the previous record. The value of the country’s agriculture and fishery production grew by 0.6 percent during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021. Corn production hit a record output of 8.3 MMT in 2021, 2.2% more than the 8.12 MMT yield in 2020. Poultry production, which accounted for 12.5% of total value of agriculture output, grew by 2.7% in Q4 202. Source: Department of Agriculture website www.da.gov.ph
Agriculture Secretary William Dar says the country is “on the right track” in its efforts to increase food production these include massive promotion among farmers, fishers, and entrepreneurs of relevant, efficient and sustainable technologies and innovations, and providing them needed capacities through technical, farm mechanization and consolidation, financial and marketing assistance.
DAR ISSUES 2022 MARCHING ORDERS FOR DA EXECS AND STAFF: ‘EXCEPTIONAL TIMES CALL FOR EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES’ Author: DA Communications Group (January 3, 2022)
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has directed all DA attached agencies, staff bureaus, and regional offices to realign unutilized 2021 funds towards priority focus areas. DA officials and staff are directed to review the current budget allocation and support the 18 key strategies espoused in the OneDA reform agenda.
The global Covid-19 pandemic continues to limit any semblance of normalcy for people already fed up with quarantine lockdowns and mobility restrictions. The African Swine Fever (ASF), the series of calamities, and the global hike in prices of inputs have aggravated the situation. Source: DA PhilMech website www.philmech.gov.ph
Agriculture Secretary Dar said partners such as farmer cooperatives and associations, as well as state universities and colleges will also be tapped for various DA projects. “Let’s increase our investments in the more transformative interventions that will help consolidate, modernize, industrialize, and professionalize Philippine agriculture,” he said in his memo.
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FIT COREA TEAM POSTCELEBRATION AT CALOOCAN MAIN OFFICE
FIT COREA post party with the staff and President Philip Kim, last January 13, 2022
Despite of the Pandemic, Fit Corea still make way to celebrate last year holidays and gift giving without going out . The first part of the party is giving gifts to their selected monito/ monita. The staff also prepared a small gift to President Philip, a hand-draw caricature of him. After exchanging gifts, everyone ate a variety of Filipino favorites like pancit, crispy pata, and many more. This tiny celebration also expresses our gratitude to all of our employees as well as to our President, and everyone anticipates that the company will be blessed with additional projects and sales this year.
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Manager Marilou celebrated her birthday last January 5, 2022 ...
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... “Thank you, my FIT Corea Family, for celebrating my birthday with me. Wishing for good health and safety of everyone and our loved ones. I thank God for another wonderful year of being together. I pray for FIT Corea to be more successful in God’s grace this year and the coming years as we go forward. Let’s work harder. To God be the glory”! - Manager Marilou
Happy Birthday to you! More blessings to come. From FIT COREA family
Jeffrey Galler Sales Marketing & Logistics
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Product video shoot for new agricultural machinery. (Seed coating, transport vehicle, wall sprayer, etc.)