Agriculture
DA says mackerel import ban to flush out erring importers, won’t undermine fish supply
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.
Fish canning operator apprehension over fish supply not supported by VAT sales numbers – Tiu Laurel
FAO 195 prohibits the entry of imported fish into domestic wet markets without a certificate of necessity to import.
Draft circular proposes penalizing energy actors triggering use of ancillary power services
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.
1Q palay production seen above 4.8 million MT
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.
PSA sets aside P55.5M for monthly rice, corn inventories survey
The Philippine Statistics Authority will spend P55.5 million this year to conduct monthly surveys on household, commercial and government sector inventories of rice and...
