Agriculture
DA offers one-year loan payment pause for farmers, fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), has launched a loan payment moratorium for qualified farmers and fisherfolk.
Philippines launches safeguard probe into rice imports officially
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation into rice imports, intensifying scrutiny over rising inflows that policymakers say may be undermining the domestic farming sector.
DA breaks ground on P365.9M farm-to-market road in Surigao
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started construction on a P365.9 million farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Surigao City to improve agricultural transport and boost rural livelihoods.
DA pushes Surigao City fish port upgrade, eyes stronger fisheries hub in Mindanao
The Department of Agriculture has expressed strong optimism over the ongoing upgrade of fish port facilities in Surigao City, following an inspection led by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., as the government accelerates efforts to modernize the country’s fisheries sector.
DA launches ₱10B cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing a ₱10-billion cash assistance program to help farmers and fisherfolk cope with rising fuel and production costs.
