Agriculture
Farmer indemnity payments now cashless
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), in collaboration with GCash, has launched a new program aimed at improving the speed, security, and efficiency of indemnity payments to insured farmers. Announced on Sunday, the partnership will streamline PCIC's payout system, directly depositing indemnities into farmers' GCash wallet accounts in real-time, making the process faster and more accessible.
Vietnam rice exports start strong; 2025 outlook dim
Vietnam’s rice exports had a strong start in 2025, with shipments in the first half of January increasing by 38 percent to 270,000 metric tons.
DA acts to prevent egg shortage, price surge amid bird flu concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to avert a potential egg shortage and price spike in the Philippines, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Friday.
MerryMart partners with DA in providing affordable rice
In a move aimed at easing the economic burden on Filipino families, MerryMart Grocery, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has officially joined the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) program to offer Filipinos affordable rice options.
FPI warns of beverage, confectionery price hikes due import rules change
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has raised the alarm over a potential rise in the price of confectionery and beverage products, citing new requirements from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
