NTA holds first online meeting for admin officers
All Administrative Officers of the agency held their first virtual meeting on October 1, addressing issues on the safety of the employees from COVID-19, as well as updating on policies…
NTA Administrator reports accomplishments in first 100 days
NTA Administrator Robert Victor G. Seares Jr implemented timely policies and procedures to keep employees safe during the pandemic and established inclusive partnerships across various stakeholders as the industry prepares…
Tobacco private sector on board for stronger cooperation
Gearing up for the upcoming tobacco season, the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) got commitment for stronger cooperation from cigarette manufacturers, leaf buyers and traders to boost the industry for the…
Administrator Seares calls for stricter health protocols
Administrator/CEO Robert Victor G. Seares Jr on Monday (September 7) urged employees at the NTA Central Office (CO) to follow strictly safety and health measures, as required by the Inter-Agency…
NTA passes ISO 9001:2015 1st surveillance audit for recertification
NTA got recommendation for the continuation of its ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification as a result of the 1st surveillance audit on July 27. The audit was conducted by the international…
NTA celebrates 33rd Anniversary
Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar and NTA Administrator Robert Victor G. Seares Jr. led the 33rd Anniversary celebration of the National Tobacco Administration held at the Central Office in Quezon…
NTA Board elects new Administrator
The Governing Board of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) elected former Dolores, Abra Mayor Robert Victor G. Seares Jr as the new administrator of the government tobacco regulatory agency, following…
NTA has new Deputy Administrator for Support Services
BENEDICTO M. Savellano, former Chief of Staff of Ilocos Sur (1st Dist.) Rep. Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano, is the newly appointed Deputy Administrator for Support Services. He got his presidential…
Tobacco farmers get P49.5-M assistance for rice production
by Neyo E. Valdez TOBACCO contract growers received rice production assistance worth P49.5-million under the agency’s Integrated Farming and Other Income-Generating Activities Program (IFOIGAP), and in line with the Rice…
Consultative meeting on tobacco 5-year roadmap
by Neyo E. Valdez Deputy Administrator for Operations Dr. Roberto R. Bonoan meets various stakeholders in consultative meeting on the tobacco industry roadmap in Rosales, Pangasinan. NTA convened in series…