Gov’t plots satellite-driven farm overhaul
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Philippine Space Agency to use satellites and AI for precision agriculture, flood mapping,…
· 2 MIN READ
Topic
Francisco Tiu Laurel
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Francisco Tiu Laurel.
DA approves P2.06-B farm roads, bridges under PRDP
The Department of Agriculture has approved over P2.06 billion in farm-to-market roads and bridges under the World Bank-backed PRDP Scale-Up, boosting rural…
· 2 MIN READ
From soil to success: DA’s future-ready agriculture
For 128 years, the Department of Agriculture has weathered changing seasons — not only those experienced in the country’s farmlands, but also the economic and…
· 1 MIN READ
Paete honors malaria BUSTER Francisco Baisas
Baisas was a pioneering Filipino entomologist whose landmark research on mosquitoes helped advance malaria control and protect generations of Filipinos.
· 3 MIN READ
Typhoon ‘Francisco’ sparks early response alert
· 1 MIN READ
Police activate emergency teams amid Typhoon Francisco, monsoon rains
The Philippine National Police has activated emergency and disaster response teams nationwide as Typhoon Francisco intensifies and enhances the southwest…
· 2 MIN READ
Typhoon ‘Francisco’ seen
· 1 MIN READ
Philippines seeks fairer rice trade with Vietnam
The Philippines is seeking fairer, more reliable rice trade terms with Vietnam as both countries aim to boost bilateral commerce to $20 billion, address a $2.7…
· 2 MIN READ
Entry of spanish pork resume after ASF review
The Philippines has reopened its market to Spanish pork imports after recognizing Spain’s regionalized African Swine Fever control measures, reflecting a…
· 2 MIN READ
Tiu Laurel rejects dependence on imports
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. vows to cut dependence on food imports as the Philippines boosts domestic production, raises palay buying…
· 2 MIN READ
Tiu Laurel warns of triple global shocks
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warns that climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and livestock diseases are simultaneously straining global…
· 2 MIN READ
Tiu Laurel warns of triple global shocks
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warns of triple global shocks—climate volatility, geopolitical conflict, and disease outbreaks—straining food…
· 2 MIN READ
Fuel access assured for agri, fisheries
Farmers and fisherfolk can continue their operations with assured fuel access despite tighter controls under the energy emergency. The government allows fuel…
· 2 MIN READ
Gov’t shuts door on sugar imports ‘til mid-2026
The Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration assured that no sugar imports will be allowed until mid-2026 to stabilize prices and support…
· 1 MIN READ
Public joins DA’s salu-salo for KADIWA rice tasting
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel hosted a salu-salo at the DA's BAI compound to let the public sample affordable NFA rice from KADIWA centers under…
· 1 MIN READ
Agri coop body formed
· 3 MIN READ
DA chief faces CA members, eyes whole-of-nation approach to modernize agri sector
DA chief faces CA members, eyes whole-of-nation approach to modernize agri sector
· 1 MIN READ
