Category : Agriculture Business


Rice, Egg Prices Up in Davao; DA Confirms Stable Supply

Davao region sees price hikes for Pandan rice, V-160 King, and eggs due to Middle East conflict-fueled oil costs. DA-Davao assures sufficient rice imports and harvests, with a P5,000 fuel subsidy planned for farmers and fisherfolk.

Cebu Fuel Subsidy Delayed as Officials Verify Beneficiary List

The distribution of government fuel subsidies for Cebu transport drivers is on hold as authorities complete the official beneficiary list. LTFRB 7 Director Abosamen Matuan urges operators to submit verified lists, with 87% already received. Subsidies will

Businesses Call for Action on Energy Emergency Declaration

Business groups are pressing the government for a coordinated response plan following President Marcos's declaration of a national energy emergency, warning of rising costs and competitiveness risks amid global supply disruptions.

Sugar Board Urges Mills to Hike Trucking Allowance

Sugar Regulatory Board Member David Andrew Sanson appeals to sugar mills nationwide to increase trucking allowances for farmers as fuel prices soar due to Middle East conflict, threatening sugarcane supply.

BFAR Continues ₱3,000 Fuel Subsidy for Fisherfolk

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources guarantees continuous distribution of ₱3,000 fuel subsidies to protect fisherfolk livelihoods from Middle East tensions, with over 10,000 beneficiaries already assisted.

RORO Terminal Fee Cut to P1 for Agri Products

The Department of Transportation and Philippine Ports Authority temporarily reduce RORO Terminal Fees to P1 for vehicles carrying agricultural goods to ease high oil price impacts.

Davao Fisheries Decline 5% in 2025, PSA Reports

Fisheries production in the Davao Region fell by 5% in 2025, with losses in aquaculture and municipal fishing outweighing gains in commercial and inland sectors, according to PSA data.

Cebu Governor Assures Ample Rice Supply Amid Crisis

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro conducted a surprise inspection at a Mandaue supermarket to verify rice availability, confirming no shortage and stable P48 per kilo prices despite Middle East impacts.

Davao Oriental's ₱286.58M Farm Road Upgrade Approved

The Regional Project Advisory Board has approved a ₱286.58-million project to rehabilitate and upgrade an 8.5-kilometer Farm-to-Market Road in Davao Oriental, expected to reduce travel time, lower transportation costs, and benefit over 4,000 residents.

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