{"id":12855,"date":"2025-06-13T13:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fpa.da.gov.ph\/?p=12855"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:16:56","slug":"fpa-calls-on-fertilizer-and-pesticide-companies-to-champion-stewardship-with-launch-of-fpa-cares-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirrored.fpa-gov.ph\/?p=12855","title":{"rendered":"FPA calls on fertilizer and pesticide companies to champion stewardship with launch of FPA CARES Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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May 30, 2025 | Quezon City <\/strong>\u2014 The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority is calling on all fertilizer and pesticide companies to step up as leaders in responsible agrichemical management through the launch of the FPA Comprehensive Approach for Responsible and Effective Stewardship (CARES) Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officially unveiled during FPA\u2019s 48th Founding Anniversary on May 30, the initiative seeks to embed product stewardship into the heart of industry practice while honoring organizations that go above and beyond in promoting safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developed by the FPA National Committee on Product Stewardship (NCoPS), FPA CARES aims to enhance existing regulatory mechanisms, foster accountability across the supply chain, and encourage stronger partnerships between FPA and private-sector stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program also provides a strategic platform for collaborative innovation while ensuring that fertilizers and pesticides are used safely, efficiently, and in alignment with both local and global stewardship standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe FPA CARES Awards represent more than just recognition\u2014they are a call for collective action,\u201d said Glenn DC. Estrada, FPA Executive Director and NCoPS Chairperson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe urge fertilizer and pesticide companies across the country to partner with us in building a future where stewardship is the foundation of sustainable agriculture,\u201d Dir. Estrada emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrating global best practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key component of FPA CARES is the integration of Asia-Pacific regional best practices in agrichemical stewardship. By harmonizing international safety protocols, sustainability measures, and regulatory insights with local implementation, FPA seeks to establish a globally competitive product stewardship model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These practices are informed by experiences from countries such as Japan, China, and others in the region, ensuring the Philippines remains responsive to international benchmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing industry leadership: FPA CARES Awards categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in 2026, FPA will confer the FPA CARES Awards to honor outstanding companies that exemplify best practices in product stewardship across the fertilizer and pesticide industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n