Agriculture
Gold lifts PH 1Q mine output despite nickel, copper price dip
The country's metallic mineral production surged by 22.8 percent year-on-year in 1Q 2025, reaching ₱63.88 billion, driven primarily by strong gold, silver, and iron ore output, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
Siquijor melioidosis cases trigger agri-health alert
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and its Negros Island Regional Field Office (DARFO-NIR) confirmed the ongoing coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) following the confirmation of human melioidosis cases in Siquijor.
Unlicensed agri firm busted for illegally selling agrochemicals
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR), has confiscated thousands of unregistered pesticide and fertilizer products valued at approximately P4 million.
DA steps up effort to modernizes livestock, feed sectors
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to modernize and safeguard the country's livestock, feed mill, and gamefowl industries, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of achieving food security and rural development.
COA commends NFA’s 2024 performance
In a rare commendation, the Commission on Audit (COA) has praised the National Food Authority (NFA) for its effective rice inventory management, according to the latest Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) issued to the Department of Agriculture’s grains agency.
