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Philippines demand boosts Cambodia rice exports
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ growing demand for rice has fueled a sharp increase in Cambodian rice exports as Manila seeks to diversify its imported rice sources, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
DA taps citizen watchdogs for farm-to-market roads
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture has partnered with civil society groups to ensure the proper implementation and construction of farm-to-market roads projects throughout the country.
USDA: Philippines to import more dairy products next year
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The country is seen importing more milk products in 2027 due to steadily growing demand, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
Pork tariff hike seen to stoke inflation
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) warned that raising the tariffs on imported pork could further stoke inflation, as the government moves to impose higher duties on pork meat to protect local hog...
Planters Product backs cyber libel case vs former DA chief
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Planters Products Inc. said it would fully cooperate with government prosecutors pursuing cyber libel and defamation charges against former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor.
‘Weak peso to hike costs of imported farm goods’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - November 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The weakening peso could drive up the cost of imported agricultural commodities such as rice and fertilizer, according to the Department of Agriculture, further straining food prices amid production constraints caused...
Gas prices seen higher next week; rollback for diesel
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Motorists should brace for higher gasoline prices next week as the escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to threaten critical oil supply.
‘Higher corn MAV to lower feed costs’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The government’s move to raise the minimum access volume for corn is expected to lower costs for animal feeds, according to the Department of Agriculture.
‘New mining contract rules may be challenged in court’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
A new government framework for evaluating and granting natural resources contracts may be challenged in court due to its contradiction to existing policies, according to DMCI Holdings Inc. chairman Isidro Consu...
Nestlé: No price hike for coffee products yet
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Food and beverage manufacturer Nestlé Philippines Inc. will not yet impose price hikes for its coffee products, despite the projected decline in local bean production due to the El Niño and rising costs...
SRA keen on retaining lower taxes for sugary drinks
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is pushing to retain lower tax rates for sugary beverages, warning that higher levies could push manufacturers toward artificial sweeteners and hurt the domestic sugar ...
DA eyes PPP for P80 billion farm-to-market roads
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to place about P80 billion worth of farm-to-market roads (FMR) under public-private partnership (PPP) to hasten the construction of farm roads in rural areas.
US funnels $34 million into Philippines ube development
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has secured $34.1 million in funding from the United States to boost the country’s ube industry, as the popularity of the purple yam continues to grow in global markets.
Coconut products tagged for exports to Africa
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture  is looking to open export opportunities for coconut products in West Africa, following the shipment of young coconuts to Liberia.
DA seeks restructured livestock, poultry budget
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
he Department of Agriculture  is seeking P15 billion in funding for the livestock and poultry sector as it adjusts its financing strategy amid delays in the rollout of a competitiveness fund meant to boost the...
Miners push back on new system for evaluating resource contracts
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
 The country’s miners have raised concerns over a new government system for evaluating and granting natural resource contracts, warning that the new framework could compromise investments into the se...
‘Up to $100 million investment pledges secured for agriculture’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines can secure up to $100 million in potential investments to support the country’s agricultural value chain, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Sugar millers to DOF: Reconsider proposed increase in beverage tax
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Local sugar millers have warned that a proposed hike in sweetened beverage taxes could undermine the country’s sugar industry, as it continues to grapple from declining production.
Razon Group consolidating energy assets
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Prime Oil & Gas Inc. of businessman Enrique Razon is looking to acquire a 30-percent stake in a natural gas operation in the West Philippine Sea, as the tycoon seeks to consolidate his group’s energy ...
DA may impose restrictions on pork imports by November
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to implement quantitative restrictions on pork imports by November, following the completion of its safeguard investigations.
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