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DA sets up agri machinery cluster with Korea

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) chairman Shin Gil Kim, and Cabanatuan City Mayor Myca Elizabeth R. Vergara on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex, the first local agricultural machinery manufacturing cluster.

Unemployment rate eases to 4 percent in August; services lead job creation

The unemployment rate eased to 4.0 percent in August, with the economy creating more jobs, particularly in the services sector.The August print is down from 4.4 percent in August 2023 and 4.7 percent last July.

DA launches 2024 National Livestock and Poultry Month

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday officially launched the National Livestock and Poultry Month at its headquarters in Quezon City.

Manila taps Seoul in nuclear energy undertaking

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol were witnesses on Monday at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Energy (DOE) and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (KHNP) in Malacañan Palace.

Super Typhoon Julian damage to agriculture climbs to P607.38M

Super typhoon Julian inflicted damage to agriculture estimated at P607.38 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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DA backs calamity declaration to mobilize El Niño response 

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.

Prime Midstream sees sustained gas demand as power needs rise

Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.

Japanese diplomat reaffirms bilateral ties at 82nd Leyte Gulf landings commemoration

Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.

San Miguel earns USDA recognition for $370 million in imports

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.
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