Agriculture
DA urges crowdsourced oversight on farm roads nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is urging farmers, local governments, and ordinary citizens to help monitor the construction of farm-to-market roads (FMRs), warning that inefficiencies and corruption in rural infrastructure continue to undermine food production and farmer incomes.
PH eyes regional leadership in halal trade, finance
The World Trade Center Metro Manila has hosted the Halal Economy Forum – From Farm to Finance, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to highlight the country's growing opportunities in the global halal market.
Agri damage from Tino, Uwan hits ₱5.16 billion
Agricultural losses from Tropical Storms Tino and Uwan have climbed to ₱5.16 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Monday.
DA deploys rice masterlist to support expanded beneficiaries
The Department of Agriculture is set to launch the P20 Benteng Bigas Masterlist (PBBM) registry system, a digital platform aimed at streamlining the operation and improve oversight of the "Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”—the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The registry system, developed by the DA-Information and Communications Technology Service, will be launched as part of the broader celebration of Rice Awareness Month.
P20 rice takes center stage at Intramuros Agri Expo
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will sell rice at P20 per kilo during the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo 2025, happening from 28 to 30 November this year in Intramuros, Manila. Officials say this will be the largest Metro Manila rollout of the program so far, aimed at helping vulnerable groups such as farmers, fisherfolk, transport workers, and low-income households.
