Economist Ronilo Balbieran calls on Cebu and Central Visayas businesses to take charge of economic growth as government stimulus wanes, highlighting the region's strong performance but lagging ICT and finance sectors.
The Philippines' agricultural trade deficit fell 26.9% year-on-year in December 2025 to $668.35 million, driven by strong export growth and softer import demand, according to PSA data.
The DSWD Field Office 7 encourages 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas to engage in backyard and communal gardening to enhance nutrition, food security, and community unity, with over 200,000 households already participating.
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform has distributed 400 high-value fruit seedlings to a cooperative in Tugunan to enhance farm productivity and livelihood support.
A new study reveals Filipino exporters have advanced beyond basic digital skills but require enhanced internal systems to fully adopt AI. The report highlights gaps in automation and training.
The Philippines' agriculture, fishery, and forestry sector achieved a 3.1% growth in 2025, marking an eight-year high. Key drivers include increased production of palay, corn, and sugar, with government investments in infrastructure and climate resilience
The Angeles City Government, led by Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II, has launched two agricultural projects to support local farmers, including coffee processing and corn-cassava production, aiming to enhance food security and livelihoods.
DTI Region 3 reports 32,535 business name registrations in Pampanga for 2025, with Central Luzon totals at 140,076. Renewals surged 11.73%, signaling strong MSME continuity.
Senator Francis Pangilinan welcomes agriculture sector's rebound to PHP1.77 trillion value in 2025, highest in five years, citing government policies like Sagip Saka Act and palay price support.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) projects a significant decrease in galunggong prices in Philippine markets starting February 2026, following the end of the three-month closed fishing season in Palawan.
The Department of Agriculture provides ₱76.1 million in agricultural and fisheries projects to Aklan, aiming to boost local production and food security under President Marcos Jr.'s directives.
Davao City Councilor Bonz Andre A. Militar introduces an ordinance for a digital platform connecting farmers and fisherfolk directly with consumers to eliminate middlemen and improve food security.
Governor Raul 'RM' Mabanglo of Davao de Oro provided financial assistance to three small cooperatives through the Micro Credit Assistance Program, supporting local economic growth and sustainability.
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson calls for a review of artificial sweetener import policies to protect the local sugar industry and public health.
Senator Francis Pangilinan advocates for structural reforms to bolster farmers' and fishers' organizations, emphasizing the need for effective extension services and grassroots cooperatives to modernize Philippine agriculture.
The Rebucas family in Maribojoc, Bohol, transformed their lives through the 4Ps program, starting a piggery and other businesses to achieve financial independence.
SINAG executive director Jayson Cainglet calls for rice prices to fall to P35-P40 per kilo, aligning with a 50% global price drop since 2024, while current rates remain higher in the Philippines.
The Department of Agriculture is preparing to resume rice imports after the ban ends, with a 300,000 metric ton limit until February and measures to ease port congestion in Manila.
The Department of Agriculture announces rice millers will increase palay buying prices to P17/kg for wet and P21/kg for dry, with 300,000 MT of rice imports set to arrive before the peak harvest season in March and April.
Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez declares the national sugar industry in a critical situation, citing declining millgate prices and economic impacts on farmers and workers.
Pampanga Provincial Government and Department of Agriculture collaborate on projects including rice complexes, irrigation, and data modernization to support over 44,000 farmers.
Philippine lawmakers conduct emergency consultation in Negros Occidental as sugar industry faces critical collapse due to low prices, imports, and climate impacts.
Davao City's Agriculturist Office intensifies efforts to certify and renew PhilGAP for durian farms, aiming to secure premium international market position through food safety and quality standards.
The Department of Agriculture plans initial rice imports of 300,000 metric tons next month to stabilize supply and retail prices while protecting local farmers through minimum palay buying commitments.
The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture, is accelerating the construction of over 300 palay processing centers to boost farmers' livelihoods and support fishermen.
Sugar Board Member David Sanson urges farmers to unite for a sustainable plan as export initiatives push prices up. Learn about the ongoing debate and future of the Philippine sugar industry.
SRA Administrator Pablo Azcona refutes claims of secrecy over the 100,000 MT US sugar export plan. He details the approval process and blames market forces for low prices. Read the full story.
Aboitiz Foods completes its acquisition of Singapore's Diasham Resources, boosting its animal nutrition portfolio and Asia-Pacific footprint. Learn how this deal strengthens the Filipino conglomerate's regional presence.
Philippine sugar unions demand transparency from SRA on the planned 100,000 MT sugar export to the US, citing price slumps and farmer hardships. Read their urgent call for clarity.
The Aglibut Sweet Tamarind from Pampanga State Agricultural University is in the final stages of plant material evaluation for certification, a key step for quality assurance and farmer support. Learn more about this patented variety.