Agriculture
PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
DA seeks wider toll operator support as MPTC reinstates agri transport rebate program
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more tollway operators to join its agricultural transport rebate program, building on the early participation of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) as the government moves to cushion farmers and consumers from rising fuel costs and help stabilize food prices.
DA expands Isabela LGU tie-up to boost ube production, raise farmer incomes
The Department of Agriculture is strengthening its partnership with local government units and private stakeholders to scale up ube production, meet rising global demand, and create more export opportunities for Isabela farmers.
DA chief pushes ASEAN Integration, highlights “Big Brother” mentorship to empower farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the critical need for regional cooperation and enhanced market linkages to secure food supplies across Southeast Asia.
Philippines targets $57 million agri-investments at Rome forum
The Philippines is pitching for more than $57.4 million in new investments across five key farm and food sectors at this week’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The push builds on the country’s first national investment forum held in March, and marks a major shift toward drawing in private and international financing instead of relying only on traditional aid.
