The Department of Agriculture (DA) declared on Monday, Feb. 3, a food security emergency on rice as prices for the commodity remain stubbornly high. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the declaration was prompted by the "extraordinary” increase in local rice prices despite the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up its initiatives to prevent a potential egg shortage and the subsequent price surge in the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel warned that the country is facing a potential shortage by April after many egg-laying hens were culled...
Grocery store chain operator MerryMart Grocery Centers Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to sell rice at affordable prices, as low as ₱29 per kilo, in its establishments. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, for the declaration of a food security emergency for rice amid persistently high prices of the staple Filipino food. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the agency is in receipt of the National Price Coordinating...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Mark Enverga (left), Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo (PPAB) Solons blasted the Department of Agriculture (DA) for insisting on the hefty maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P58 per kilo...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of breeder goats and sheep to improve the genetics of local livestock and bolster the country’s goat and sheep industries, particularly in Mindanao. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement on Wednesday,...
The government is moving to declare a national food security emergency this week in response to persistently high rice prices in some regions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday, Jan. 29, that he aims to obtain...
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is welcoming the plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to have groceries and convenience stores sell affordable rice, ranging from P29 to P45. PRA President Roberto Claudio gave this affirmation on the sidelines of the 2025 CEO Awards in Bonifacio...
A look at a panel forum during the Second International Tobacco Summit (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Agriculture (DA) is committed to address the proliferation of illicit trade in the local tobacco industry, noting its severe impact on government revenues and the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will build 99 cold storage facilities starting this year to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and high-value crops, ensuring supply and price stability. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. siad the facilities will...
The Philippines’ rice industry has been making significant strides since the enactment of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) in 2019, driven by sustained collaboration of the government, farmers, and local authorities, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the DA said...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is currently assessing the rising prices of pork in local markets to determine whether profiteering within the value chain is a contributing factor. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel noted that pork appears to be dealing with the same issue that led to high prices...
