Agriculture
DA, San Miguel Foods pioneer partners in countrywide agri PPP boosting farmer incomes
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the Philippines' agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI) have launched the country’s first nationwide public-private partnership (PPP) focused on improving farmers' incomes and enhancing food security.
Metro Manila mayors help distribute P38/kilo NFA rice to low-income families
Metro Manila mayors pledged to support the Department of Agriculture (DA) in expanding its affordable rice distribution network, ensuring vulnerable communities gain faster access to reasonably priced staple food.
Gov’t considers rice supply emergency as prices defy global downtrend
The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has approved a resolution urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to declare a “food security emergency for rice”...
Dairy group urges DepEd to extend milk feeding program for better nutrition and support local farmers
The National Federation of Dairy Farmers and Stakeholders' Association (Dairy NatFed) is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to extend its school-based milk feeding program from 55 days to at least 120 days, citing the program's role in improving children's nutrition and supporting local dairy farmers.
Investing in reforestation: Key focus of DENR’s partnership with Japan
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ramping up efforts to prioritize reforestation and sustainable land use, marking a pivotal move in its partnership with Japan.
