(MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024 is tailor-made to boost the production of the local agriculture sector, among other things. House Speaker Martin Romualdez made this observation Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2, the same day that the Department...
Senator Grace Poe has warned that the recent rice export curb by India could further increase global and local food prices. Sen. Grace Poe, in her privilege speech during the Senate plenary session, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, warns of a possible rice crisis in the country as India - the global leader...
The country has enough supply of rice that would last for a little more than one month despite three unfortunate events that have affected its production, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday, August 1. *DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) *...
Despite the heavy damage brought about by Super Typhoon “Egay”, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, assured that there is enough buffer stock of rice, the Philippines’ staple grain. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting with agriculture...
The onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri) has wiped out almost P2 billion worth of agricultural goods, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 1. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel de Mesa gave...
The promise to bring down the price of rice to P20 per kilo is not within reach soon, given the several issues affecting the agriculture sector. This was admitted by Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla in a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 1, noting that it will not be...
An official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that the Philippines has a 39-day buffer supply of rice amid the threats of the El Niño phenomenon and the challenges of importing rice from neighboring countries, while it looks to increase the rice production in the country. (Keith...
Rice (Photo by Pixabay Rice (Photo by Pixabay) As the Philippines braces itself for the anticipated El Niño and the accompanying long drought periods, it becomes crucial to identify rice varieties that can withstand and thrive under such challenging conditions. The Philippine Rice Research...
As a gardener or farmer, it is important to maintain the health and vitality of your plants. Fungal diseases can pose a significant threat, causing devastating effects on your precious crops and garden. While commercial pesticides are readily available, they often come at a price. Harmful chemicals...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Contributed photo) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan only has good things to say about former Ilocos Sur Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano, who has been appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) undersecretary. “If we look...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution asking the Senate to look into the government’s readiness to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate...
All local government units (LGUs) heavily hit by the onslaught of super typhoon Egay were told to submit a detailed report on the damages to agriculture to help farmers recover from the storm damage. (Photo courtesy of PCO) This was ordered by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the...
