Agriculture
DA launches ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ program in Davao
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday led the launch in Davao City of “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that delivers rice at only P20 per kilo — a lifeline for the vulnerable sectors and a new market opportunity for Filipino farmers.
PhilFIDA adopts PCA system to monitor abaca prices
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is set to use the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) daily price monitoring system to track abaca prices more effectively.
Coffee growers propose allocation from tariff funds for coffee development
Stakeholders in the Philippine coffee sector are urging the government to develop an updated roadmap to boost local coffee production, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on imports.
DENR to offer 50 mining assets for bidding
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced plans to offer at least 50 mining assets with expired or cancelled contracts for competitive bidding, starting as early as next month.
DA to enforce P43 price cap on imported rice
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will step up market inspections to ensure retailers follow the P43 per kilogram suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, despite the ongoing suspension of rice imports.
