Agriculture
Cotabato farmers, fishers gain from BSP learning program
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held its Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP) in Cotabato City from 17 to 18 September 2025, to promote financial literacy among farmers, fisherfolk, and agri-entrepreneurs.
DA cheers House nod on P216.1B 2026 budget
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval on Monday of its proposed P216.1 billion budget for 2026—a P39.4 billion increase from the original P176.7 billion allocation.
Marcos Jr. orders emergency palay procurement to aid farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to issue an executive order for emergency government procurement of palay, aiming to stabilize prices triggered by adverse weather and a bumper harvest—factors that have blunted the impact of the two‑month rice import ban.
DA fast-tracks farmers, fisherfolk aid hit by typhoons and monsoon
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed all regional offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA), along with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), to fast-track damage verification and loss assessment in areas affected by recent tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The goal is to speed up the distribution of assistance to thousands of affected farmers and fisherfolk.
Forum sets agri-fishery investment priorities
Key stakeholders from across the country recently gathered at The National Agri-Fishery Investment Forum to align national strategies with local priorities and accelerate investments in the agriculture and fisheries sector.
