Agriculture
Philippines eyes bigger role in global trade after WTO meeting
The Philippines is strengthening its trade strategy following gains at the 14th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr..
DA prepares for possible strong El Niño in late 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing for a possible moderate to strong El Niño later in 2026, warning it could reduce farm output, cut farmers’ incomes, and slow economic growth.
Science finds the shifting superpowers of pili
Pili is often known for one thing—a rich, buttery kernel that ends up as a simple snack.
DA centralizes farm reform programs under single office
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a single project management office (PMO) to oversee two major reform programs funded by the World Bank. The move aims to improve coordination, speed up implementation, and strengthen oversight.
Central Luzon anchors regional farm output in 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority said the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector produced goods worth P1.79 trillion in 2025 at constant 2018 prices, with Central Luzon emerging as the top contributor.
