DA assures adequate pork supply for Christmas despite Spain import ban
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured consumers on Wednesday that markets will have enough pork for the Christmas season, even with a temporary ban on pork imports from Spain following an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.
DAR to cancel ₱1.8B in land debt, distribute aid in Negros Island
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will cancel nearly ₱1.8 billion in unpaid land amortization and distribute ₱73.6 million in support services across Negros Island on Thursday.
Singson quits from ICI job
Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson has resigned as member of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure that is probing controversial flood-control projects. ICI chairman Andres Reyes said Singson resigned because the stress of the commission’s work is taking its toll “on his aging body.” Andres said Malacanang has yet to accept the resignation of and name a replacement for Singson, which could extend the effectivity of his resignation to the end of December. Singson is the second official to quit ICI after special adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong left in September.
BSP kicks off Christmas season, promotes financial safety
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. led the lighting of the BSP’s Christmas display at its Manila head office on 27 November 2025.
DA pushes for more local rice varieties after global award
The Department of Agriculture is urging rice breeders to continue developing new local varieties after PhilRice’s Mabango 3 (NSIC Rc 218 SR), commercially known as Dinorado, won a silver medal at the World’s Best Rice 2025 Awards in Phnom Penh.
