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OceanaGold, BSP renew gold purchase agreement
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold Philippines Inc.has renewed its gold buying agreement with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for another three years.
Agricultural trade deficit widens to $890 million in March
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s agricultural trade deficit in March widened by two percent year-on-year to nearly $890 million, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Agricultural stakeholders back PCIC charter extension
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
 “Continuing PCIC’s corporate existence is essential to help the agro-fisheries sector recover quickly from calamities, diseases and climate change events – thus ensuring food security for...
Government urged to exclude sugar from ACAFTA negotiations
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Industry groups have urged the government to exclude sugar from the ongoing negotiations for a prospective free trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations  and Canada.
Manila Water net income climbs to P3.56 billion in Q1
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. earned 14 percent more in the first quarter to over P3.5 billion, driven by higher tariff rate and more volume billed in its service area outside the East Zone of Greater Manila....
OceanaGold earnings drop on lower gold output
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold Philippines Inc.  earned almost 36 percent less in the first quarter as revenues dropped due to lower gold output.
DA remains optimistic on record palay harvest
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is banking on higher yield to hit its record-high target palay production this year of 20.46 million metric tons (MT) despite a relatively flat output in the first quarter.
Agricultural production grows nearly 2% in 3 months
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s agricultural output grew by almost two percent year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by sustained expansion in poultry production and recovery of the crops sector.
Nationwide rice inventory at 4-month high in April
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 7, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s total rice stocks in April rose by a quarter on an annual basis to over 2.3 million metric tons (MT) on the back of higher supplies held by households and the National Food Authority (NFA), ...
High-value crops need more budget support – DA
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) high-value crops program is seeking an additional P5 billion budget next year to expand its projects aimed at reducing farmers’ wastage and improving their income,...
Coco export earnings surge 76 percent to $868 million
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s exports of coconut-based products expanded by 76 percent to $868 million in the first quarter from $492 million a year ago as prices of coconut oil remained elevated amid growing demand and tighter...
Farmers, fisherfolk protection in focus in US trade talks
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The government has vowed to protect the interests of Filipino farmers and fishermen in its trade negotiations with the United States over the Western economy’s reciprocal tariffs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco...
FNI completes nickel shipment to Indonesia
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Platinum Group Metals Corp., the operating arm of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) in Surigao, successfully made its first shipment for the year – bound for Indonesia – as the mining firm seeks...
Farmers, fisherfolk protection in focus in US trade negotiations
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The government has vowed to protect the interests of Filipino farmers and fishermen in its trade negotiations with the United States over the Western economy’s reciprocal tariffs, Agriculture Secretary Francisco...
Palay harvest remains flat in Q1
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s palay harvest in the first quarter remained relatively flat at nearly 4.7 million metric tons (MT) as planted area shrank, mitigated by higher yield, the Philippine Statistics Authority ...
Export ban on Polish poultry to affect Philippines supply base
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - April 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The export restriction on poultry products from certain regions of Poland may impact the country’s supply base for imported raw materials, particularly mechanically deboned meat, which is a vital raw material...
Rice tariff collections plunge 63% to P4.2 billion
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - April 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s rice tariff collections in the first quarter plunged by 63 percent on an annual basis to a little over P4.2 billion, Bureau of Customs data showed.
Demand growing for US soybean meal
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
American soybean meal exports to the country are expected to grow by at least five percent annually over the next five years, driven by growing demand for animal protein, an industry group said.
New markets seen for value-added coconut products
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The rise in vegetable oil prices in the world market is opening new doors to one of the country’s prized agricultural products: coconut.
PCA mulls retention policy, price ceiling on coconut oil
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is considering a policy that will keep a portion of the country’s coconut oil for domestic use to ensure supply and prevent further price spikes while shipping out excess stocks to sustain the...
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