Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel's visit to Japan in January 2026 focused on tariff reductions, market access, and grant aid for rice processing, boosting bilateral cooperation in agriculture and fisheries.
The Department of Agriculture inaugurates the first Kadiwa Store in Central Luzon in Candaba, providing affordable farm-fresh goods and P20 rice to qualified beneficiaries.
Philippine government officials and lawmakers have agreed on immediate and long-term measures to stabilize the sugar industry, addressing farmgate price declines and market uncertainty through coordinated policy actions.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. establishes an inter-agency Philippine Organizing Committee to oversee the country's participation in Green Expo 2027 in Japan, with DA as chair and DOT as vice chair.
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The Yanson Group of Bus Companies emphasized the critical role of efficient provincial bus systems in driving economic growth during its 2026 annual stockholders' meetings.
The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world's second-largest banana exporter in 2025, with shipments surging 26% to 2.925 million metric tons, marking a recovery from years of decline.
The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world's second-largest banana exporter in 2025, with shipments surging 26% to 2.925 million metric tons, surpassing Colombia and widening its lead over other major producers.
Davao City Councilor Ralph O. Abella proposes an ordinance requiring mandatory registration and training for farmers using glyphosate and other herbicides to enhance food safety and environmental protection.
The Pampanga provincial government and national agencies are finalizing a major food security project in Lubao, with over ₱320 million invested in infrastructure and equipment to enhance rice production and support local farmers.
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Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro calls for increased investments in livestock and priority crops to reduce the Philippines' $11 billion agricultural trade deficit, highlighting gaps in post-harvest infrastructure.
Davao City's fishery output increased significantly in 2025, with tilapia production showing notable growth. The city's agriculturist office reports ongoing initiatives to boost sustainable aquaculture.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
