Recognition from the local government and from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) are mandatory for so-called household clusters and farmer groups looking to participate in the rabbit raising program of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Beginning this Wednesday, the price of imported red onions will carry a suggested retail price (SRP) of P125 per kilo in wet markets in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
As partial response to the chaos generated by the scarcity of onions in the markets, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday urged the Local Price Coordinating Council under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for more stringent monitoring of the price of the commodity.
DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban met with Denmark Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau, Franz-Michael Mellbin, on hog semen importation that can help boost efforts against the African swine fever (ASF).
The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) shortfall of US$5.6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the US$1.4-billion surplus in the same period last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has a two-year contract extension with Japanese firm Sumitomo Corp. for the continued rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), ensuring the system remains efficient and reliable for commuters.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday announced that he will meet with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) next week to discuss the freezing and eventual seizure of assets belonging to individuals allegedly involved in corruption tied to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects.