Agriculture
P20 rice rolls out in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon Aug. 13
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said that rice farmers in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon will be the initial beneficiaries of the subsidized P20 per kilo rice program starting August 13.
Better weather boosts 1H rice, corn output—PSA data
Palay production in the first half of 2025 is estimated to have reached 9.08 million metric tons, up 6.4 percent from 8.53 million tons in the same period last year.
From rice fields to power deals: SONA fuels economic debate
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spotlighted contentious issues surrounding rice prices, tariff adjustments, and cash incentives for farmers—drawing mixed reactions across sectors—and coinciding with intensifying competition in the power sector, particularly in Batangas.
Jalaur waters eyed for Iloilo households in landmark MOU
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) exploring the commercial use of water from the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) for domestic supply.
From farm to table: Marcos pushes affordable rice
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that the government is ready to expand the sale of P20-per-kilogram rice across the country, backed by a P113 billion allocation to widen its availability in more retail outlets. The initiative, currently operating in 162 locations through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program, has already been piloted successfully in various provinces across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
