DA, DOT Seal Partnership to Elevate Farm Tourism and Promote PH as Food Destination

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have formalized a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening farm tourism and deepening the connection between food production and the country’s growing travel industry. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, Feb. 16, committing both agencies to harmonize programs, infrastructure development, and promotional efforts....

Agriculture Rebound Confirms DA Is on Right Track – Tiu Laurel

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August 8, 2025

Agriculture Rebound Confirms DA Is on Right Track – Ti...

Manila, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday that the agriculture sector’s strong second-quarter rebound...

DA Vows Stronger Push to Curb Food Prices, Sustain Low Inflation

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August 8, 2025

DA Vows Stronger Push to Curb Food Prices, Sustain Low Infla...

Manila, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday underscored the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) commitment to ...

131K rice farmers in Bicol receive cash aid

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August 4, 2025

131K rice farmers in Bicol receive cash aid

More than 131,000 rice farmers across six provinces in the Bicol region have received PHP7,000 cash aid from the Department of Agriculture.In a repo...

DA pushes for higher rice import tariff, halt on rice imports

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August 4, 2025

DA pushes for higher rice import tariff, halt on rice import...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the temporary suspension of rice importation and an increase in tariffs on imported rice, Presidenti...

265 Ilocos Norte Minimum Wage Earners Benefit from ?20/kg Rice Program

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August 4, 2025

265 Ilocos Norte Minimum Wage Earners Benefit from ?20/kg Ri...

LAOAG CITY – At least 265 minimum wage earners in Ilocos Norte were the first to avail of ₱20-per-kilo rice during the launch of the “Benten...

?368-M Farm-to-Market Road to Benefit 3,800 Ifugao Farmers

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August 4, 2025

?368-M Farm-to-Market Road to Benefit 3,800 Ifugao Farmers

BAGUIO CITY – A ₱368-million farm-to-market road and bridge project in Ifugao is set to boost agricultural productivity and provide better market ...

Israel Pushes Aquaculture Partnership to Strengthen Philippine Food Security

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August 1, 2025

Israel Pushes Aquaculture Partnership to Strengthen Philippi...

MANILA – Israel showcased its cutting-edge aquaculture technologies this week as Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat led a high-level trade del...

Marcos Reaffirms P20-Per-Kilo Rice Goal, Citing Pilot Program Success

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August 1, 2025

Marcos Reaffirms P20-Per-Kilo Rice Goal, Citing Pilot Progra...

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has doubled down on his administration’s commitment to deliver rice at P20 per kilo nationw...

Rice, Corn Harvests Surge in First Half of 2025 on Strong Gov’t Support, Favorable Weather

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August 1, 2025

Rice, Corn Harvests Surge in First Half of 2025 on Strong Go...

MANILA – The country’s rice and corn production posted significant gains in the first half of 2025, buoyed by favorable weather conditions and sus...

ARBOs Earn Over P1.16-M from Agri Products in Camarines Sur Trade Fair

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August 1, 2025

ARBOs Earn Over P1.16-M from Agri Products in Camarines Sur ...

LEGAZPI CITY – Agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) in Camarines Sur recorded over PHP1.16 million in sales during a five-day agricultu...

World Bank Backs Historic Land and Debt Relief for Cagayan Valley Farmers, Unlocking New Era of Agricultural Growth

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August 1, 2025

World Bank Backs Historic Land and Debt Relief for Cagayan V...

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Thousands of farmers in Cagayan Valley are set to embark on a new chapter of hope and empowerment as the Department of Agrar...