Guimaras joins rollout of P20-rice program
The Department of Agriculture and the Guimaras provincial government launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron na!” program, offering P20-per-kilo rice to indigent…
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Phl resumes poultry imports from Brazil
DA lifts Brazil poultry ban to support food security and supply chain resilience
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Gov’t pours billions into GenSan fish port upgrade
GenSan port rehab seen to enhance tuna exports, create jobs, and strengthen cold chain infrastructure
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DA orders halt on suspected agri smuggling shipments
Crackdown on agricultural contraband intensifies as BOC flagged to intercept 59 containers in Subic.
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DA lifts U.S. poultry import ban
Resumption of shipments from six states to help stabilize food inflation
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DA lowers rice price ceiling to P43
Starting 16 July, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice to P43 per kilo, trimming it from…
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DA PhilRice tests new paddy seeder in Mayantoc
DA-PhilRice field-tested its SMART rice paddy seeder in Mayantoc, Tarlac, while showcasing agricultural drones that can spread rice seedlings in just 10…
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Pork prices may fall next week, says industry group
ProPork president Eric Harina says pork prices are likely to drop to ₱220 per kilo soon due to weak demand. He also calls for better implementation of the…
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DA taps cold chain sector to fortify food security
P3-billion rollout of hybrid cold storage hubs underway in agri regions
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DA flags smuggled onions contaminated with E. coli
Agriculture chief orders confiscation as tainted onions traced to Manila market; crackdown on smugglers intensifies
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DOE to oil firms: Widen fuel discounts
The Department of Energy urges oil firms to offer more discounts to PUV drivers amid rising oil prices due to Mideast tensions. The government prepares…
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DA boosts food security with upgraded rice warehouses in Region II
Refurbished NFA warehouses in Cagayan Valley seen to protect rice stocks, speed up procurement, and support farmers amid price drop
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Gov’t goes after ‘big fish’ in onion smuggling
DA, police launch aggressive campaign under new economic sabotage law
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DOLE, DA team up to expand KADIWA
DOLE and DA team up to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo Program, integrating livelihood beneficiaries and labor groups into retail operations to boost income, food…
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DA expands P20 rice program to benefit workers, farmers
Partnerships with DOLE, Carabao Center widen reach of subsidized rice and boost livelihood support for workers, farmers
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DA, SoKor strengthen ties in rice sector modernization
The Department of Agriculture thanked South Korea for its continued support through ODA in modernizing the Philippines’ rice sector, launching a new workshop…
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'Benteng Bigas' now available for minimum wage workers
Minimum wage earners can now buy rice at P20 per kilo through the government's program launched on Friday, 13 June. The program was officially launched at the…
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