Tuesday, 24 June 2025
12 hours ago
DA drafts bill to restore NFA’s regulatory and marketing powers
The Department of Agriculture is finalizing a draft bill that would restore key functions of the National Food Authority (NFA), aiming to stabilize the country’s rice supply and prices amid persistent food security challenges.
3 days ago
PCA doubles 2026 coconut planting goal to reclaim top global producer spot
The Philippines is doubling down on coconut replanting efforts to restore the country’s global dominance in coconut production—an honor it held nearly 30 years ago before being overtaken by Indonesia.
30 May 2025
10:39AM
Oceana calls for strong DA-BFAR leadership to protect municipal fishing zones
Amid recent Cabinet movements, Oceana has underscored the urgency of appointing resolute leaders at the DA and BFAR to implement Republic Act 10654, which prohibits commercial fishing within municipal waters reserved for small-scale fishers.
28 Apr 2025
4:44PM
P20-per-kilo rice program to launch May 2 at KADIWA centers
Rice supply at KADIWA centers will be available only to indigents, senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities. Qualified beneficiaries will be allowed to purchase up to 30 kilos of rice per month.
4 Feb 2025
9:43AM
Agriculture department declares ‘food security emergency’ to curb high rice prices
This declaration enables the NFA to release its buffer stocks — legally restricted from direct public sale — to government agencies, local government units, and the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. These actions aim to stabilize prices and ensure food security for Filipino households.
20 Jan 2025
2:29PM
DA eyes record palay harvest in 2025 after Marcos order to reverse budget cuts
The DA chief said that the President’s restoration of P10 billion in budget cuts for the rice program will allow the agency to implement strategies aim at hitting an original target of 20.46 million metric tons of palay for this year.
26 Dec 2024
3:10PM
Ethnobotanical facility in New Clark City to boost sustainable agriculture and ecotourism
The 10-hectare Ayta Ethno Botanical Center (AEBC) in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac aims to enhance the capacities of local farmers and fisherfolk, especially Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac, through sustainable agriculture and ecotourism initiatives.
4 Dec 2024
2:15PM
Gov’t rolls out Rice-for-All Program in Metro Manila public markets at P40/kilo
The price, initially set at P45 per kilo, was recently reduced to P43 and will drop further to P40 starting Thursday to shield consumers from inflationary pressures.
3 Oct 2024
8:24AM
Emergency vaccination urged as swine fever devastates Philippine hog industry for 5th year
Since the ASF outbreak began in 2019, the disease has devastated the local hog industry, particularly affecting small-scale farmers.
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