In his first press briefing as the newly appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. addressed the P20 per kilogram of rice promised by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has named Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). “I have just administered the oath of office for …
A Department of Agriculture (DA) representative stated on Thursday that despite ensuring ample supply, rice importation remains essential. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla explained that this extra supply would serve to …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will not leave the management of the Department of Agriculture to others until it is ensured that all the systems in the department are in …
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
Increasing the production of agricultural products was still the center of discussion at the second meeting of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Department of Agriculture (DA) this Monday. According …
On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that while he supports President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s goal of lowering rice prices to P20 per kilo, P27.5 per kilo is “the …
During a House committee hearing on Tuesday, an agriculture cooperative accused a Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) officer of extortion and smuggling onions into the country, according to Tina Panganiban-Perez …
Due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and extended neglect in the agriculture sector, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Tuesday that there is still a lack of fish, pork, and rice …
The new administration of Bongbong Marcos will have to deal with the agriculture sector “gasping for breath,” outgoing Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Monday. Dar said the agriculture industry in …
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued a warning on Wednesday about an impending food crisis caused by the economy’s repercussions from the coronavirus pandemic, rising gasoline prices, and Russia’s invasion …
In support of Filipino farmers, presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso promised that no new import permits will be signed for agricultural products during the harvest season …
Agriculture Secretary William Dar assured that despite the challenge of COVID-19, the government should have nothing to worry about in the food supply in the country. In his report to …
The Department of Agriculture reported that Typhoon Bising caused at least P45.93 million worth of damage to the crops sector. According to the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center …
Agriculture William Dar is already investigating Sen. Ping Lacson’s allegation that some of DA’s officials charge P5 to P7 per kilo of imported pork. Dar does not yet have a …
Although the former typhoon “Auring” has left the country, it has caused millions of pesos worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council …
It is said that it will be difficult to replenish the pork supply in Luzon as long as there is no African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, the Department of Agriculture …
The Department of Agriculture is in contact with Vietnam for trials of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines. In a presser on Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that there is …
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse impacts of recent typhoons in the Philippines, the agriculture sector is still projected to grow by 2.5 percent this year. Also, the …
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has given around P347 million worth of indemnity to insured farmers from calamity-hit areas, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. In a statement, …
An agricultural group did not welcome the price freeze imposed over Luzon, saying it would not help the typhoon-hit farmers, fishers, and poultry and hog raisers to recover from the …
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said the Philippines is expected to import more rice in 2021 to compensate for the supplies damaged by the typhoons in the agriculture. …
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced Super Typhoon Rolly’s agricultural damage P1.1 billion, according to Secretary William Dar. At a press briefing on Monday, Dar said an estimated 20,000 …
Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday scolded the director of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) for allowing the issuance of permits for the importation of rice during harvest season in …
Senator Cynthia Villar asked Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to revisit their proposed projects for the P24 billion budget under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan …
The Philippines is expected to import more rice as it is projected to produce less this year, an international report said. United States Department of Agriculture-Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS) said …