PSA: fertility rate down to record low 1.7
The latest National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed a continuing decline in fertility among Filipino women, with the total fertility rate…
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The latest National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed a continuing decline in fertility among Filipino women, with the total fertility rate…
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Vacillation will not serve the country, as an economist said; if the expectation is that things will get worse, then it’s time to implement determined measures…
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Senators on Tuesday warned of a looming agricultural crisis as the persistent surge in fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict is pushing up fertilizer…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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Ejercito raised concerns over alleged smuggling, hoarding and profiteering.
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The senator emphasized the need for comprehensive data on onion production and supply to determine whether continued importation is justified.
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A proposed ceiling on imported rice prices has gained policy support as the government moves to cushion Filipino consumers from rising food costs driven by…
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Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to September 2025, according to provisional data released by the…
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Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR), the publicly listed company of the Mindanao-focused Alcantara Group, reported a slight dip in net income to P2.4…
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) has honored 144 researchers and technology developers from the Department of Science and…
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Farmers and fisherfolk will continue to secure fuel for daily operations despite tighter controls under the energy emergency, with the government allowing…
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A new P67.63-million rice processing system in Narra, Palawan is expected to lower costs, reduce losses, and raise incomes for more than 5,500 farmers,…
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The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has endorsed a proposal to impose a temporary price ceiling on imported rice, signaling a stronger…
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PARIS, France (AFP) — A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used…
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The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) began a three-day training program Wednesday for local government officials to deploy “smart” agricultural…
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Rice prices are expected to spike by August as a result of the global oil disruption caused by the ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran, the Department of…
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Farmers, fishers, and rural entrepreneurs may soon see faster access to credit as the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolls out a digital lending overhaul…
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The Department of Agriculture has turned over P7 million in KADIWA grants to two farmers’ cooperatives to strengthen agricultural logistics and market access.
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