Agriculture
BOC, DA extend hours as ASEAN road curbs threaten cargo delays
Importers and exporters have been urged to clear shipments early as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) prepare for road restrictions that could disrupt cargo movements during the Philippines-hosted ASEAN activities.
Palace says pork prices below February levels
Pork prices in public markets are generally lower than their February 16, 2026 levels, Malacañang said Thursday, citing Department of Agriculture (DA) data amid concerns over the cost of meat.
El Niño agricultural damage hits P10B, threatening food security and farm incomes
Damage to Philippine agriculture from the ongoing El Niño weather anomaly has climbed to P9.99 billion as of November 11, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), rising more than 16 percent from the P8.57 billion reported just three weeks ago. This growing toll underscores serious risks to farm output, farmer livelihoods, and national food security at a time when authorities warn the dry spell could worsen into next year.
ABI Pascual Foods is NDA’s first private partner in school milk feeding program
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) has named ABI Pascual Foods Inc. as its first private sector partner for the Private Sector-Funded Milk Feeding Program.
Korea-funded smart greenhouse in Aklan to help farmers earn more, grow year-round
The Department of Agriculture has opened a South Korean-backed smart greenhouse in Kalibo, Aklan. Funded by KOICA, this facility offers a climate-controlled growing space that lets farmers produce crops reliably all year, no matter the weather. It means better harvests, consistent quality, and higher incomes for local growers.
