DA chief appoints key officials to strengthen national agriculture programs
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has designated several Department of Agriculture (DA) officials to lead critical programs aimed at bolstering the country’s rice, livestock, and agricultural sectors.
DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court to reverse a controversial ruling that allows commercial fishing vessels to access municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishers under the Fisheries Code. The move comes as the DA warns that the decision could have serious legal and environmental consequences for the fishing industry.
DA, San Miguel Foods pioneer partners in countrywide agri PPP boosting farmer incomes
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the Philippines' agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI) have launched the country’s first nationwide public-private partnership (PPP) focused on improving farmers' incomes and enhancing food security.
Japan, U.S., Philippines strengthen ties in key virtual summit
On 13 January 2025, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a 25-minute video conference, marking a significant step in trilateral cooperation.
PPA generates P27.30B revenue in 2024, exceeding targets
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has achieved a record-breaking revenue of P27.30 billion in 2024, marking the highest annual collection since its founding in 1974.
