Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar bared that they are looking to release the suggested retail price (SRP) for imported pork within the week. (Photo courtesy of LANDBANK) In a virtual press briefing Wednesday, May 12, Dar said that the agency is currently finalizing the proposed...
Now that the Philippines is under a state of calamity due to African Swine Fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping to get more budget of at least P6 billion to boost efforts to fight the dreaded animal virus that already resulted in billions of losses to the local hog industry....
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said that the declaration of a state of calamity due to the prevalence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country was a "much-needed shot-in-the-arm" in the efforts to overcome the lingering problem. (Photo courtesy of the Department of...
The Philippines will soon start exporting okra or lady’s fingers to South Korea, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bared. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) “After the resumption of okra exports to Japan last year, we are opening yet another market access for our okra, this time...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar admitted Monday, May 10 that the agency "can't please everyone" even as he noted the huge challenges that the local hog industry has faced as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the African Swine Flu (ASF) problem....
In a move to encourage more Filipino youth into farming, a two-day agriculture summit will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) from May 11 to 12. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) "The first-ever 'Youth in Agriculture Summit' is slated as the DA recognizes the power of...
Online users were excited with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine Middleton, are now on YouTube. A few days ago, the two uploaded their first video on the site. It quickly garnered almost 3 million views. Note that as of writing the royal couple has almost 500,000...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has ordered stricter first border inspection and control procedures on all imported food items and agri-fishery products to guarantee that only items considered as safe would get distributed to local markets. (Photo courtesy of the Department of...
China Banking Corporation posted a 61 percent jump in net income to P3.6 billion in the first quarter of 2021 for an improved return on equity of 13.4 percent and return on assets of 1.4 percent. “We are gratified by these very positive results and by the continued support of our customers and...
Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) president and former Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Celso “Cito” Dayrit passed away Wednesday night, April 28, due to COVID-19. He was 69. Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) president Richard Gomez confirmed the passing of Dayrit, respected and...
A traceability system that will enforce the strict accreditation of livestock and poultry traders and retailers in the country will be established in an attempt to curb potential price manipulation in the meat and poultry sectors, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. (Photo courtesy of the...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar believes that the local agriculture sector has managed to survive its recent hardships by grabbing the various opportunities for innovation that has come its way. DA Secretary William Dar (Photo courtesy of DA) Dar said the country’s...
