Agriculture
DA expands P20 rice program in Samar, Leyte
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its ₱20-per-kilo rice program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, in Leyte and Samar to help more low-income families access affordable food.
P50/kilo price cap on imported rice set
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Tuesday that he will soon issue an executive order imposing a P50-per-kilo price cap on imported rice, following a...
DA sends trucks to address Benguet vegetable oversupply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deployed 18 trucks to transport excess vegetables from Benguet to major markets, including Metro Manila, following reports of oversupply affecting local farmers.
USDA to lead April trade mission to Philippines with 58 US groups
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send a trade mission to the Philippines from April 13 to 16, 2026, aiming to expand opportunities for American agricultural exports.
DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact on food prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that fears of a sharp rise in food prices and a potential global oil shock are unlikely, saying worst-case projections do not reflect government intervention plans.
