Agriculture
Draft circular proposes penalizing energy actors triggering use of ancillary power services
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking feedback on a draft circular exacting monetary penalty on energy actors that trigger the use of so-called ancillary services.
1Q palay production seen above 4.8 million MT
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the estimated palay production in the first three months this year is seen growing 1.1 percent to 4.78 million metric tons despite the threat of El Niño.
PSA sets aside P55.5M for monthly rice, corn inventories survey
The Philippine Statistics Authority will spend P55.5 million this year to conduct monthly surveys on household, commercial and government sector inventories of rice and...
Agri chief cites media’s role in building public trust
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. recognized media's invaluable role in disseminating information on government programs, projects, and services, especially in boosting agri production and promoting food security.
El Niño damage to agri sector widens to P2.63B in two weeks
Damage to agriculture attributable to the effects of El Niño surged 50 percent the past two weeks to P2.63 billion from only P1.75 billion on 14 March, according to latest data from the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
