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DA revives advisory groups to monitor poultry, livestock volume and price

The Department of Agriculture's (DA) re-composition of a price and volume watch committee and advisory groups for livestock and poultry is a good start...

7M Metro Manila residents unaware of free septic tank desludging services

The Regulatory Office (RO) of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) laments the number of Metro Manila residents remaining unaware that a good portion of their monthly water bill includes the desludging of septic tanks free of charge.

Global water activist cites perils of ignoring sustainable farming goals in Phl

The government drive to make the agriculture sector a key economic driver in the years forward is at peril unless sustainable farming is adopted as a matter of policy.

Regulator extends partial and conditional rate hike for Maynilad

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has been allowed to increase the tariff it charges customers but only as this relates to inflation and not the entire price adjustment mechanism, regulators said on Friday.

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DA, BOC seize P7M smuggled carrots hidden in noodle shipments

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have intercepted more than P7 million worth of smuggled fresh carrots concealed inside shipments falsely declared as processed food products, dealing another blow to agricultural smuggling operations that authorities say threaten both consumers and local farmers.

NDA: Key guidelines for new mandate ready before October

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) expects to finalize the implementing rules for its expanded role under Republic Act 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act, before October this year. The law allocates P20 billion annually over 10 years to strengthen the country’s livestock sector.

BPI marks 175th year with #BestLifeRun 2026, drawing over 10,000 participants

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Sunday held its #BestLifeRun 2026 Corporate Race along Ayala Avenue, Makati City, gathering more than 10,000 runners from over 200 companies and 50 running clubs.

DA rolls out pineapple shipment to UAE, reopening Middle East market access

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun fulfilling fresh pineapple orders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major push into the Middle East market and reopening key trade routes despite ongoing logistical challenges.
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