Imported red onions in various markets in the National Capital Region (NCR) are at least P40 cheaper than local red onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported. Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Based on the price monitoring of the agriculture department as of Friday, Jan.27, imported...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a bill seeking to amend the existing law on anti-agricultural smuggling saying it is necessary to provide stringent provisions against hoarders, profiteering traders who engage in hoarding, profiteering and cartel of prime agricultural products such...
The Kadiwa store program, which gives Filipinos access to relatively cheaper local produce and products amid the prevailing fast inflation, will continuously be implemented throughout 2023. Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo gained this assurance from the Department of Agriculture (DA)...
In a bid to reduce the “unreasonable” egg prices in the country despite ample supply, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., who concurrently heads the Department of Agriculture (DA), has directed DA Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban to meet with egg producers and traders to find...
The heart of the Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary to be appointed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. must be for the farmer, Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Tuesday, January 24. "Maraming expert kaya lang kung walang heart for the farmer, wala rin (There are many experts but if their...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes he can implement the necessary reforms and effect changes if he stays as the Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM / PTV Screenshot) Marcos said this as different parties continued to egg him to appoint a...
ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not in favor of the idea that he should appoint someone from the military or police to lead the Department of Agriculture (DA), underscoring that the DA head should be an expert in the field of agriculture. President Ferdinand...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) sought the assistance of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in bringing farm produce from far provinces to Metro Manila to avoid food spoilage. Photo: Philippine Air Force Major Gen. Stephen Parreno, PAF commanding general, hosted visiting officials from the DA led by...
Aside from onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) should also shape up to effectively address the egg shortage and stop its surging prices in the market “before it takes a turn for the worse.” “DA needs to step up and swiftly address the escalating egg prices on the market before it takes...
With the skyrocketing price of onions taking a toll on consumers, various government functionaries are dipping their hands into the crisis in a bid to address the problem. The Office of the Ombudsman recently announced it is investigating the issue, while the Senate recently conducted an inquiry...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have started meeting to facilitate the sharing of electronic Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Phyto) with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The DA, through the Bureau of Plant Industry, said the move...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, January 18, expressed his disgust at the failure and confusion among government agencies on questions about the importation of salt or importation permit issues. Villanueva was referring to a hybrid public hearing by the Senate agriculture...
