Agriculture
When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
DA rejects auction of seized Vietnamese rice, pushes donation to DSWD instead
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has firmly opposed plans to auction thousands of metric tons of seized Vietnamese rice, warning the move could let those behind its illegal entry earn from the shipment.
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.
