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...

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...

NFA warehouses to sell P20 rice to RSBSA-listed farmers; launch set for Aug. 13

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July 31, 2025

NFA warehouses to sell P20 rice to RSBSA-listed farmers; lau...

MANILA, Philippines – Starting August 13, National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses will not only buy palay from farmers but also sell rice at ₱20 ...

DA chief presses amendment of RTL, warns grim future for rice farming

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July 31, 2025

DA chief presses amendment of RTL, warns grim future for ric...

MANILA, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has sounded the alarm over the future of the country’s rice sector, warnin...

DA chief optimistic of agriculture prospects amid rise in grains output

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July 31, 2025

DA chief optimistic of agriculture prospects amid rise in gr...

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed optimism about the country’s agricultural outlook following new data from the...

PBBM Puts Education at Forefront, Says DepEd Chief

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July 30, 2025

PBBM Puts Education at Forefront, Says DepEd Chief

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has given an “in-depth and genuine” focus on the country’s education sector, Education Secretary So...

PH, Israel Eye Free Trade Agreement to Spur Investments

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July 30, 2025

PH, Israel Eye Free Trade Agreement to Spur Investments

MANILA – The Philippines and Israel are moving to start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), a step expected to drive more Israeli investm...

Affordable Rice to Be Sold at NIA Bicol Offices on July 31

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July 30, 2025

Affordable Rice to Be Sold at NIA Bicol Offices on July 31

LEGAZPI CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Bicol (NIA-5) announced that 3,800 bags of affordable rice will be available for sale in...

PH Welcomes ICJ Ruling Affirming States’ Duty to Cut Emissions

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July 26, 2025

PH Welcomes ICJ Ruling Affirming States’ Duty to Cut E...

MANILA – The Philippine government lauded the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its landmark advisory opinion affirming that states are legal...