Agriculture
Sari-sari stores, farmers hit by proposed SSB tax
Industry groups are calling on the government to review a proposal to sharply raise excise taxes on sweetened beverages under the ProGRESS Bill, warning it would hurt local sugar farmers, businesses and consumers while raising questions over its real benefits.
PH gets 1,419 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia to boost local milk output
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) has received 1,419 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia — its first such import in nearly three years — to grow the country’s dairy herd and raise domestic milk production.
DA upbeat after global event puts PH pineapple, abaca in spotlight
The Philippines sees brighter prospects for its pineapple and abaca products following their successful showcase at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Food Forum 2026 in Italy, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday.
DA launches probe into smuggled vegetables
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a full investigation into reports that allegedly smuggled vegetables are making their way into local markets, raising concerns about fair trade, farmer livelihoods, and food safety.
When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
