Agriculture
Pilot P20 rice program to benefit 15M households
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said that up to 15 million poor Filipino households could benefit from the upcoming pilot run of the P20-per-kilogram subsidized rice program aimed at making affordable rice accessible.
DA to roll out P20/kg Rice Project in KADIWA Centers starting May
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch the P20 Rice Project under the KADIWA ng Pangulo program on 2 May 2025.
PH pushes for fair rules in global ocean treaty talks
The Philippines has called for robust, transparent, and inclusive governance mechanisms in the implementation of a landmark global ocean treaty, citing its economic and environmental significance, particularly for archipelagic and developing states.
NFA moving rice stocks to Visayas preparatory to P20/kilo rice program
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the National Food Authority (NFA) to begin repositioning rice stocks to the Visayas in preparation for the launch of the P20-per-kilo rice program.
NFA buffer stock rises as rice harvest peaks
The National Food Authority (NFA) has significantly increased its rice buffer stock, now equivalent of 7.56 million 50-kilo bags of milled rice, as the summer harvest reaches its peak.
