Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Thursday downplayed claims the impending import ban against frozen round scad, bonito and mackerel would undermine production of canned fish, particularly mackerel.
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.
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.