Agriculture
DA, BOC, LGU inspect tons of smuggled agricultural goods in Navotas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio on Monday led the inspection of smuggled agricultural goods in Navotas and Manila, underscoring government’s aggressive efforts to curb unfair trade practices that undermine the livelihood of Filipino farmers and threaten domestic food safety and security.
BAI intercepts trucks carrying pigs with suspected ASF
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Saturday intercepted two more trucks at checkpoints in Commonwealth, Quezon City and Malanday, Valenzuela.
Armyworm infestation hits Western Visayas
A fall armyworm infestation (FAW) is wreaking havoc in Western Visayas, causing damage on corn crops in the region estimated at P57 million, based on initial data provided by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
Smuggled vegetables seized in raid
A joint Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Customs raid on a warehouse in Navotas on Friday yielded over 300 tons of smuggled vegetables.
Fish caught off Cavite waters found unfit for consumption due the oil spill
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said fish from Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas and Metro Manila, particularly from Navotas, Parañaque and Las Piñas, were found safe for human consumption no matter the oil spilled in areas close to the Manila Bay.
