Cebu City is set to roll out its subsidized P20-per-kilo rice program before 2025 ends, with 10,000 sacks for initial distribution. Mayor Archival details the barangay-led system to ensure it reaches the most needy families.
Cebu City begins its P20-per-kilo rice program pilot before 2025 ends, distributing 10,000 sacks to select barangays. Learn how to access affordable rice.
DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.
Experts warn the rice crisis, fueled by low farmgate prices and high imports, threatens national sovereignty. A 5-point plan calls for urgent reform to save Filipino farmers and ensure food security. #FoodSovereignty #SaveFarmers
Robert Gaza, a Pampanga businessman, provided free rice to 7,000 poor families in Angeles City and Porac as a Christmas social responsibility project. Read about this heartwarming community initiative.
Cebu faces a sharp rice price hike due to supply shortages from delayed imports, typhoons, and bulk government purchases. Learn the causes and current costs.
Meralco Bolts star import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson suffers an ankle injury during EASL victory. Coach Vucinic hopes for quick recovery for PBA and TNT. Read the latest update.
Philippine trade officials revise export goals downward, citing US tariffs and shipping crises. Despite strong electronics-driven growth, new targets are more 'realistic'. Read the full analysis.
Rising car prices and economic worries push Americans to buy used cars and extend loans. The EV market slumps after a key tax credit ends. Discover the full impact on consumer spending.
Philippine public school teachers gain access to PHP20/kg rice through DepEd-DA partnership. Program expands to remote areas starting January 2026. Learn more.
Philippines' trade deficit narrowed sharply to $3.83B in October 2025 as exports surged 19.4% while imports declined 6.5%. Electronics led the export growth with $4.18B in shipments. Read the full analysis.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. dismisses former lawmaker Zaldy Co's cover-up claims as baseless. He confirms only rice tariff talks were true. Read the full story.
The Department of Agriculture investigates the slow pace of red onion imports as retail prices hit ₱330/kg. Officials threaten to reallocate permits to ensure holiday supply.
The Philippines extends its molasses import suspension until March 2026. The move aims to stabilize local prices and support farmers and millers. Learn more about the impact.
SM Supermalls transforms Thanksgiving into a multicultural celebration from Nov 22-30. Enjoy global cuisines at various SM malls across Pampanga with special dining deals and gratitude masses.
A new P300 million shrimp processing facility in Toledo City aims to employ 300 workers, process 200 tons monthly, and reduce Philippines' shrimp imports. #Philippines #Jobs
White House eliminates punitive tariffs on Brazilian agricultural products including coffee, beef, and fruits. Move aims to ease inflation as 63% of voters disapprove of tariff policy. Full details.
New research reveals Philippines rice production stagnant since 2017 with 18% consumption gap. Regional disparities show path forward for food security.
Japan unveils a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to fight inflation and boost tech. How will this impact the global economy? Find out more.
The Trump administration removes reciprocal tariffs on coffee, tropical fruits, and beef to ease rising prices. The move could impact Filipino exporters and global trade. Read more.
The Philippines strengthens its African Swine Fever defenses with new import regulations based on regionalization. Learn how this protects the local swine industry.
Discover the heartwarming story behind Pampanga's unique Christmas tradition where simple gifts of rice and sardines bring more joy than extravagant feasts for struggling families.
Labor groups in the Philippines are pushing for increased rice subsidies and enhanced annual benefits as inflation continues to impact workers' purchasing power.
The Philippines' trade gap narrowed significantly to $3.99 billion in September 2023, marking a 14.7% improvement as exports showed resilience while imports moderated, signaling positive economic adjustments.