DA chief signals leaner rice imports amid strong harvest
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signaled a major shift in the country’s rice import strategy on Wednesday, issuing an advisory that points to significantly lower import requirements for the first quarter of 2026.
Export targets trimmed, push for growth intensified
The Department of Trade and Industry has trimmed its export ambitions—but not its appetite for acceleration.
Sky link spurs PH–Vietnam travel boom
The new direct link offered by VietJet between Manila and Ho Chi Minh City is expected to turbocharge tourism and business ties between the Philippines and Vietnam, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
Insurer pushes estate planning as wealth transfer risks rise
With property values increasing and many family-owned businesses expanding, more Filipino families are facing problems when transferring wealth to the next generation. Without proper estate planning, assets can end up frozen, tied up in legal disputes, or even sold off just to settle taxes.
DA prepares for major hiring as new agri laws take effect
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to hire thousands of new workers as recently passed and upcoming laws are expected to significantly increase the demand for agriculture and animal science professionals.
