Agriculture
Chicken, tilapia output rise in 1Q; pork, fish dip
Seasonal patterns boosted chicken and tilapia production in the first quarter but weighed on output of hogs, bangus, and galunggong, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
DA, DOLE agreed to include minimum wage earners in P20 rice program pilot test
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday agreed in principle to include minimum wage earners in the ongoing pilot run of the P20 rice program—an expansion that follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to sustain and scale the program through 2028.
Storm belt inflicts P12M damage on rice, corn, livestock
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that damage to the agriculture sector from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has surged to P12.25 million, significantly rising from P1.18 million on May 22.
PH, Korea sign USD16M grants for agri, aquaculture projects
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed two grant agreements totaling USD16 million (₱886 million), marking a significant policy step in advancing sustainable livelihood in the country's agricultural sector.
Rice tariff stays at 15% as DA cautions vs inflation risks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is holding off on any rice tariff increases, saying it is not the right time, particularly with the summer harvest nearly concluded. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that any move to adjust tariffs must be carefully timed and coordinated with other economic managers.
