Category : Agriculture Business


Palawan Group Joins Panagbenga Festival with Financial Services

The Palawan Group of Companies participated as an official sponsor in the 30th Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City, showcasing its financial services through a floral float parade and community booths. The company highlighted its commitment to supporting l

Bangkerohan Market: Mixed Prices for Rice, Eggs, Vegetables

Rice prices remain stable while vegetables surge and fish costs decline at Bangkerohan Public Market. Traders cite weather disruptions and supplier adjustments as key factors driving the uneven fluctuations in essential commodities.

Cebu CEOs Optimistic on Growth After 2025 Disasters

A new survey reveals 84% of Cebu-based CEOs expect revenue growth in the next year, reflecting resilience after earthquakes and typhoons. The Cebu CEO Survey 2026 highlights optimism, sustainability efforts, and calls for improved government collaboration

FTI to Buy Local Onions Next Week to Aid Farmers

The Food Terminal Incorporated will begin purchasing local onions next week, focusing on major producing regions like Central Luzon and Mindoro, to ensure fair prices for farmers ahead of the peak harvest season.

Davao de Oro Agri Fair Focuses on Youth Farmers and Tech

The Provincial Agriculturist Office of Davao de Oro announces its Agri Trade Fair will prioritize youth farmers, showcasing modern technologies like drones and smart farming to address the aging farmer population and sustain agriculture.

P20 Rice Program Kicks Off in Davao City Barangays

The P20 'Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!' rice project has officially started in Davao City, benefiting 4,000 residents in Barangay Matina Crossing and Barangay Tungkalan. This Department of Agriculture initiative aims to provide affordable rice to vulnerable se

MinDA, DBP, DA-PRDP Partner for Mindanao Growth

The Mindanao Development Authority, Development Bank of the Philippines, and Department of Agriculture's Philippine Rural Development Project have formalized agreements to expand financial access and technical support for sustainable development in Mindan

BARMM Distributes Fish Feeds to Maguindanao Fisherfolk

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform in BARMM has distributed 150 sacks of tilapia and catfish feeds to 126 small-scale fishpond operators in Maguindanao provinces to enhance fish production and support local aquaculture.

Ube Exports Hit $3.06M in 2025, Driven by Global Demand

The Philippines exported $3.06 million in ube and ube-based products in 2025, driven by rising international demand for authentic Asian flavors and natural ingredients. Key markets include the Middle East, US, UK, and Italy, with processed forms like powd

NIA Forms Al-Ammar Irrigators Association in Basilan

The National Irrigation Administration has established the Al-Ammar Irrigators Association in Lamitan City, Basilan, uniting 30 farmers to enhance irrigation and boost agricultural productivity in the region.

DTI Opens 2026 National Trade Fair with 335 Sustainable MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry inaugurates the 2026 Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair at SM Megamall, featuring 335 exhibitors promoting eco-friendly, locally made products and supporting MSME growth through innovation and sustainability.

Visayan Sea Fishing Ban Lifts, Boosting Fish Market

The three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea has ended, significantly aiding the fish market and local industry. BFAR reports success in protecting sardines, herring, and mackerel during spawning, with stricter monitoring now in place.

Cultural Traditions Boost Sari-Sari Store Sales in Philippines

Filipinos are using cultural traditions and beliefs in luck to guide shopping, leading to a sales surge in sari-sari stores as families prepare for prosperity. Tech startup Packworks' data shows items like hopia, Chinese wine, and Asian noodles see signif

DBP Wins International Award for Agriculture and Reforestation

The Development Bank of the Philippines has been honored as the Top Community-Centric Company at the 2025 Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards for its Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program and a 100-hectare reforestation project in Zamboanga Sib

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