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Public school teachers and employees of the Department of Education (DepEd) can now access rice at P20 per kilo. The Department of Agriculture (DA) is bringing KADIWA ng Pangulo Rice-For-All (RFA) and P20 Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) programs to schools and offices of DepEd. “Lubos ang ating pasasalamat kay Pangulong Bongbong at kay Sec. Kiko […]
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) has ordered onion importers to explain why permits for red onion shipments are being used far more slowly than those for yellow onions—a discrepancy officials say is contributing to the recent spike in retail prices. Vegetable vendors report that tight supply has pushed red onion prices above […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Dairy Authority (NDA) unveiled the P59-M General Tinio Stock Farm, a flagship dairy development facility aimed at accelerating herd expansion, boosting local milk production, and improving the livelihood of Filipino dairy farmers. The stock farm located in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija will serve as the country’s key […]
The government’s flagship affordable-food program is gearing up for a major showcase as the Department of Agriculture (DA) stages the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo 2025 on November 28–30 in Intramuros, where P20 rice is set to take center stage. Organized with national partner agencies and Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs), the expo marks the […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged closer integration between the country’s hydropower and agriculture strategies, saying water-based energy projects can simultaneously advance food security, rural development, and the Philippines’ long-term renewable energy goals. Speaking at the 3rd Philippine Hydro Summit & Exhibition in Manila, Tiu Laurel said the country cannot meet its clean-energy ambitions—35 […]
The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), has joined forces with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to fast-track the rehabilitation of Bicol’s abaca industry after Super Typhoon Uwan left the region’s signature crop in ruins. Uwan’s onslaught devastated what has long been Bicol’s second agricultural lifeline after coconut. […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan defended and sponsored the P184.09-billion proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies, hurdling through questions raised by his colleagues on the agency’s various programs meant to uplift the lives of farmers and fisherfolk. In his opening statement, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]
Thousands of workers in Central Luzon’s premier economic zone are set to enjoy rice priced at ₱20 per kilo, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food security initiative. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) are rolling out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on December 1, bringing affordable rice and other […]
The Philippines joined global leaders and innovators at World Food India 2025, taking a significant step in strengthening its agri-food ties and expanding market opportunities. The event, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, and Indian Union Ministers Chirag Paswan, Prataprao Jadhav, and Ravneet Singh, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! to this southern island province, bringing the promise of affordable rice and stronger market support for local farmers. During ceremonies in Sulu’s capital, Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan led the launch of the P20 per kilo rice project, […]