The confectionary and ice cream market in the Philippines is experiencing robust growth, projected to increase by eight percent annually, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This expansion is being fueled by Filipinos' passion for sweets and the positive shifts in the...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Agriculture has reported that 211 facilities have been built in the Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan or Mimaropa region to boost agricultural production. CALAPAN City Mayor Malou F. Morillo (right) presents a...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Cabinet may reevaluate the proposed reduction in import duties on rice following feedback from various stakeholders regarding its potential implications. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there remains an opportunity for...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Davao said that the El Niño phenomenon has destroyed P203 million in agricultural crops in the Davao region. FARMLAND affected by El Niño. Joedel Leliza, focal person for Disaster Risk Reduction Management of the DA-Davao, said...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) vowed its full support for the revitalization of the rubber industry following its decline in the aftermath of the pandemic. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the Philippines holds significant potential in the rubber sector,...
The Philippines is poised to retain its position as the leading global rice importer this year and the next, according to the latest forecasts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA now expects that the country’s rice imports will reach up to 4.6 million metric...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed an agreement with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to help millions of overseas Filipino workers find new job opportunities in the country, especially in agriculture and agribusiness. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. stated that the...
President Marcos has assured Bicolanos that long-term plans to improve the region's agriculture sector are in place, particularly in Camarines Sur. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) During the distribution of government assistance in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday, June 7,...
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. sign an agreement that ensures technical assistance to OFWs who want to start a business on agriculture. (photo: DMW) Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who want to invest in agriculture are assured of assistance to earn...
President Marcos has ordered the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to deploy teams 24/7 to ensure uninterrupted shipment processes nationwide to accommodate the arrival of more ships into the country. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is committed to its goal of producing 20.44 million metric tons of palay this year despite the impact of El Nino. In a statement, Agriculture Undersecretary Chris Morales said that they are optimistic about achieving this target, especially with the...
(MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is calling for stricter price controls in the retail market in a bid to prevent price manipulation and protect consumers. “Our goal is to lower food prices while protecting local farmers...
