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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its P20 per kilogram rice program in Kalinga province, while releasing about ₱285 million in additional agricultural aid for local farmers this year. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the launch activities in Tabuk City, which included facility inspections, farmer dialogues, and distribution of support covering rice, corn, livestock, high-value crops, and local development projects.

The Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) inspected LPG storage and port facilities in Calaca, Batangas over the weekend to confirm they are ready to receive, store, and safely handle 21,000 metric tons of government-procured LPG. This supply, sourced from the United States and transiting through Singapore, is due to arrive by the end of May.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have introduced new terms and an upcoming special auction to attract more investments in waste-to-energy (WTE) projects under the Green Energy Auction (GEA) program, aiming to boost clean power supply and improve national waste management.

Vehicle sales by members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) sank to a 47-month low in April, signaling continued weakness in the Philippine auto market amid a surge in fuel prices following the conflict in the Middle East.