DSWD Mobilizes P1.09 Billion in Aid as Over 2.1 Million Families Feel Impact of Storms

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its humanitarian response, delivering more than ₱1.09 billion worth of assistance to communities affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and the successive impacts of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng.According to the DSWD’s 6 a.m. Disaster Response Operations Management, Information and Communication (DROMIC) report released Saturday, the agency has distributed approximately 1.66 mill...

Only 5-10% of rice fields affected by pests in Isabela—DA

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November 8, 2023

Only 5-10% of rice fields affected by pests in Isabela&mdash...

MANILA BULLETINThe Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday, Nov. 7, clarified that only five to 10 percent of rice fields in Isabela have been affec...

PH sees ‘big’ opportunity for durian exports to China

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November 8, 2023

PH sees ‘big’ opportunity for durian exports to ...

MANILA BULLETINIn promoting Filipino flavors in the global market, the Philippine durian has a "very big" opportunity especially in China but it comes...

Cargill PH invests in new projects to help small farmers

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November 8, 2023

Cargill PH invests in new projects to help small farmers

MANILA BULLETINCargill Philippines, a local subsidiary of the global food and agribusiness leader, doubles down on its commitment to sustainability an...

PBBM orders support for provinces to be hit by El Niño

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November 8, 2023

PBBM orders support for provinces to be hit by El Niñ...

PNAMANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed concerned government agencies to give “production support” to provinces that ...

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November 8, 2023

DA launches three big projects

DA-NEWSThe Department of Agriculture launched on November 6, 2023, its three core projects: the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up, ...

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November 8, 2023

DA: Enough food supply for holidays

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — There will be no pork shortage as the holiday season approaches, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the public...

DA unveils 3 WB-funded projects to boost agricultural productivity

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November 8, 2023

DA unveils 3 WB-funded projects to boost agricultural produc...

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched three new projects funded by the World Bank (WB) as part of government efforts to achie...

P20/kilo rice not yet possible, says DA chief

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November 7, 2023

P20/kilo rice not yet possible, says DA chief

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — Achieving the “aspiration” for rice at P20 per kilo is not possible at this time, but the government will work on ...

Sr. Usec. Panganiban visits RP Embassy in Italy

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November 7, 2023

Sr. Usec. Panganiban visits RP Embassy in Italy

DA-NEWSDepartment of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban met with H.E. Nathaniel G. Imperial, the Ambassador and Permanent Represe...

Increased food production, agri modernization key thrusts of new DA chief

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November 7, 2023

Increased food production, agri modernization key thrusts of...

DA-NEWSNewly-appointed agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. today (06 November 2023) said his priority is to increase food production and m...