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...

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May 11, 2023

Agricultural output up by 2.1% in Q1

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — The value of the Philippine agricultural and fisheries sector bounced back in the first quarter of the year followin...

Typhoon-hit N. Ecija fishers get 100K fingerlings from BFAR

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May 11, 2023

Typhoon-hit N. Ecija fishers get 100K fingerlings from BFAR

PNACITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Luzon (DA-BFAR 3) is continu...

The importance of treating farming as a business: Insights from a successful vegetable farmer

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May 11, 2023

The importance of treating farming as a business: Insights f...

By JAMES TABABAAt 54 years old, Amelia Rosales has dedicated her life to farming. She began in 1986, at the age of 18, following her parents' footstep...

PH-Vietnam trade, agri, tourism ties enhanced

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May 11, 2023

PH-Vietnam trade, agri, tourism ties enhanced

MANILA BULLETINLABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to continue strengthening their partnership by expanding their coo...

2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum explores cooperatives and clustering for small farmers and fishers integration in the global value chain

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May 10, 2023

2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum explores cooperativ...

MANILA BULLETINBy JAMES TABABAOn March 28, 2023, the Philippine government's Department of Agriculture (DA) and the French government's Ministry of Ag...

Berry good: Isabela grower cultivates mulberries and turns them into jam

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May 10, 2023

Berry good: Isabela grower cultivates mulberries and turns t...

MANILA BULLETINBy Oliver SamsonRipe mulberries are not only sweet and juicy; they are also rich in vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, and ...

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May 10, 2023

May Planting Calendar

MANILA BULLETINBy JAMES TABABAHere are the recommended crops to plant in the last month of the dry season.Lemon grass(Cymbopogon citratus)Lemon grass,...

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May 10, 2023

Farm output surprises with Q1 growth

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — Agricultural output rebounded in the first quarter, but prospects could turn gloomy in the coming months as an analyst...

DA gives inbred rice seeds to Pampanga, Bulacan farmers

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May 10, 2023

DA gives inbred rice seeds to Pampanga, Bulacan farmers

PNACITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Agriculture (DA) through its Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) has started the dis...

BSP exec says Kadiwa important measure vs. food insecurity

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May 10, 2023

BSP exec says Kadiwa important measure vs. food insecurity

PNAMANILA – A member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) on Tuesday emphasized the importance of the Depart...

NIA readying assistance for farmers as El Niño looms

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May 10, 2023

NIA readying assistance for farmers as El Niño looms

PNAMANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and other partners in the government are prepared to extend assistance to local farmers am...