Agriculture
NFA to auction 60,000 MT of aging rice amid import ban
The National Food Authority (NFA) on Thursday announced plans to auction up to 60,000 metric tons of aging rice stocks starting next month through October to prevent spoilage, free up storage space, and stabilize supply during a two-month rice import suspension.
Amended RTL to benefit entire agri value chain — DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) aim to benefit not just rice farmers but all stakeholders in the rice value chain.
DA seeks NFA power restoration, excluding rice imports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the restoration of the regulatory powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) through amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL)—but not the authority to import rice.
Mining groups urge release of detained nickel executive
Local mining associations are calling for the immediate release of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) chairman Joseph Sy, who was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on 21 August 2025 over alleged misrepresentation of his citizenship.
DA to roll out digital nerve center for rice, food supply
The Department of Agriculture plans to soft-launch its Command Center—the digital nerve center that the DA hopes will drive smarter, data-driven management of the...
