Agriculture
From rice fields to power deals: SONA fuels economic debate
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spotlighted contentious issues surrounding rice prices, tariff adjustments, and cash incentives for farmers—drawing mixed reactions across sectors—and coinciding with intensifying competition in the power sector, particularly in Batangas.
Jalaur waters eyed for Iloilo households in landmark MOU
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) exploring the commercial use of water from the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) for domestic supply.
From farm to table: Marcos pushes affordable rice
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that the government is ready to expand the sale of P20-per-kilogram rice across the country, backed by a P113 billion allocation to widen its availability in more retail outlets. The initiative, currently operating in 162 locations through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program, has already been piloted successfully in various provinces across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Agri losses top ₱2.3B as weather wrecks food supply chain
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday that agricultural losses from the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong have ballooned to ₱2.34 billion, highlighting growing threats to food supply and prices in the Philippines.
DA lifts Australia poultry import ban
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on the importation of poultry products from Australia, a move expected to reinvigorate bilateral meat trade and stabilize local poultry prices amid ongoing supply pressures.
