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Emphasizing the critical role of the youth in revitalizing the country’s agriculture sector and ensuring food security for future generations, Senator Kiko Pangilinan vowed to make farming “enticing” for young Filipinos by improving incomes and providing sufficient government support. Speaking on Rappler’s “In The Public Square” recently, Pangilinan expressed renewed hope that young Filipinos will […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for strengthened support to the agriculture and fisheries sectors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), citing its pivotal role in ensuring food security and solving the country’s worsening food crisis. In a meeting with BARMM Chief Minister Al Haj Murad Ebrahim and United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) […]
Fresh off his successful Senate comeback, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed 10 priority legislative measures in the 20th Congress—delivering on his promise to fight hunger, uplift the agricultural sector, and ensure food security for all Filipinos.“Sa ating pagbabalik sa Senado, katulad ng ating mga nakaraang termino kung saan isinakatuparan natin ang ating mga pangako sa taumbayan, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently led a Department of Agriculture (DA) delegation to Thailand to explore best practices, techniques, and systems in farming, product development, and agricultural supply chain management. The DA delegation also discussed bilateral trade opportunities and potential Thai investments in the Philippine agriculture sector with Thai counterparts and the private […]
The Department of Agriculture, through its Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), has blacklisted 10 companies in the past six months for engaging in illegal trade activities, marking a significant crackdown on smuggling and other unlawful agricultural trade practices. “We have blacklisted more companies in the past six months than in the past six years combined,” […]
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental led by Governor Bong Lacson won the bid for the 2027 IFOAM Organic World Congress at Nanhua University in Taiwan.With 128 votes, the province bagged the hosting against Brisbane, Australia which had 92 votes. The Organic World Congress co-organized by the IFOAM – Organics International is held every three […]
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) launched its first Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) at Malacañang Palace. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led the event, underscoring his administration’s focus on agriculture. The MSL, a state-of-the-art 10-wheeler truck, is equipped to analyze 42 soil parameters. The MSL, a state-of-the-art 10-wheeler truck, is equipped to […]
AGRI Party-list has called on lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives to ensure that the agriculture sector’s budget remains intact as the Bicameral Conference Committee deliberates on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill. According to AGRI Party-list Representative and Senatorial Aspirant Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee, sufficient funding for agriculture is essential to […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at establishing consultative councils to create a more inclusive and effective approach to agricultural policy-making and addressing an assortment of challenges, including climate change and resource degradation. During the annual membership meeting of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for a broader partnership between the private sector, the government and farmers’ cooperatives to develop a sustainable coffee industry in Mindanao, particularly in light of the challenges posed by climate change and enhancing local competitiveness. “Embracing collaboration for collective action to enhance farmers’ resilience and profitability is essential. […]