CEBU CITY—Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. formally launched the administration’s flagship Katuparan ng Pangakong P20 na Bigas (KnP20) program in Cebu on Thursday, aligning with Labor Day celebrations and marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration food subsidy agenda.
Aiming to spur economic growth and innovation in the aquaculture sector, the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Northern Mindanao and the local government of Lala, Lanao del Norte for the launch of the AquaBiz School and Technology Business Incubation program.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said that up to 15 million poor Filipino households could benefit from the upcoming pilot run of the P20-per-kilogram subsidized rice program aimed at making affordable rice accessible.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch the P20 Rice Project under the KADIWA ng Pangulo program on 2 May 2025.
The Philippines has called for robust, transparent, and inclusive governance mechanisms in the implementation of a landmark global ocean treaty, citing its economic and environmental significance, particularly for archipelagic and developing states.