Agriculture
Palay prices begin to rise ahead of Marcos import ban
Farm gate prices of palay have begun to rise in nearly half of the country’s key rice-producing regions, just a week after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a two-month suspension of rice imports starting September 1.
DA urged to unite for bold agricultural reforms
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. issued a call for creativity and unity within the Department of Agriculture as it faces critical scrutiny over its 2026 budget and proposed legislative reforms in Congress.
Korea-funded cold storage and food hub launches in Palawan
A Korea-funded cold storage and seafood distribution hub launched in El Nido, Palawan, this week—marking a major policy-driven initiative to enhance fisheries, support local cooperatives, and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods in coastal communities.
DA keeps rice price cap despite upcoming import suspension
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will remain in effect during the planned two-month rice import suspension beginning September 1.
Palay prices soften further in July as global price slips—PSA data
The farm gate price of palay continued its downward spiral in July, dragged down by weakening global prices of the grain that have spurred a surge in rice imports.
