Agriculture
DA eyes destruction of 650 MT spoiled Chinese onions over health risks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to recommend destroying around 650 metric tons of abandoned red onions from China, pending final laboratory results confirming they are unsafe for public consumption.
DA lifts Argentina poultry ban after bird fly clearance
The Department of Agriculture has reopened poultry trade with Argentina, ending a temporary ban imposed earlier this year due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
DA pushes unified govt action to protect Laguna Lake
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling for coordinated efforts across agencies to safeguard Laguna Lake, ensuring it supports livelihoods, food supply, water security, and flood control.
Export surge in April narrows farm trade gap to 5-year low
The Philippines' agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in April to its lowest level in more than five years, as exports surged to a record high while imports eased, signaling improving competitiveness in parts of the country's farm sector.
Nine advance in first review of PH offshore wind auction
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed that nine companies have passed the initial evaluation for offshore wind projects under the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA5), down from more than 20 original applicants.
