P20 rice takes center stage at Intramuros Agri Expo
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will sell rice at P20 per kilo during the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo 2025, happening from 28 to 30 November this year in Intramuros, Manila. Officials say this will be the largest Metro Manila rollout of the program so far, aimed at helping vulnerable groups such as farmers, fisherfolk, transport workers, and low-income households.
Immunization still saves lives, health experts stress
Vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools in protecting Filipinos from deadly diseases, experts emphasized at the 26th Philippine National Immunization Conference (PNIC) in Pampanga.
Retail sales seen hitting P6.5 trillion in 2025, driven by food, e-commerce
The country's retail sector is expected to grow 5.7 percent this year, reaching $110 billion, or P6.5 trillion, according to a new report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila. Food and beverage sales will account for the biggest share, climbing 5.1 percent to $62 billion (3.65 trillion.
NIA sets public talks on Nueva Ecija water project
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is moving forward with plans for a major water impounding project in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has scheduled a public scoping session from 3 - 4 December 2025 to brief residents and gather feedback.
Energy security, farmer welfare cited in push to maintain biodiesel blend
The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) is urging the government to weigh the full benefits of biofuels as lawmakers deliberate on House Bill 4151, or the Murang Langis Act, which would allow the President to suspend the mandated coco-biodiesel blend when blended diesel becomes at least five percent more expensive than pure diesel. The group said it recognizes the bill’s intention to protect consumers but stressed the need to assess its broader effects on motorists, farmers, and public health.
