Agriculture
Dr. Mutia: Championing the treasures of Tama through science
“Mother of the Maliputo and Tawilis”—the title sounds part local legend, part scientific street cred, and entirely earned by Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia, the Filipina fisheries expert whose work has safeguarded two of Taal Lake’s most precious species.
PCIC allots P571M for farmers’ Tino, Uwan insurance claims
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has earmarked an initial P571.3 million to compensate insured farmers hit by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, one of the government’s support measures as it works to speed up agricultural recovery from back-to-back climate shocks.
DA eyes new agri-food partnerships after World Food India 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects stronger agricultural and food industry ties after the Philippines took part in the World Food India 2025 event. On Monday, the agency said the participation could help the country expand its export markets and build new global partnerships.
Typhoons ravage farms, but gov’t maintains 70-day rice buffer for 2026
Agricultural losses from Typhoons Uwan and Tino have surged past ₱4.14 billion, with assessments still ongoing, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Uwan caused the bulk of the damage at ₱3.17 billion, battering over 34,000 farmers and nearly 26,000 hectares of farmland. High-value crops—vegetables, spices, fruits, legumes, root crops, coffee, and cacao—sustained ₱1.52 billion in losses, while rice farms accounted for ₱1.47 billion across multiple regions in Luzon and Eastern Visayas.
PH, South Korea sign deal protecting Filipino seasonal farm workers
The Philippines and South Korea have signed a new agreement to strengthen protections and opportunities for Filipino seasonal farm workers.
