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 gives P157-M aid to Ilocos Norte agri-fishery beneficiaries

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September 11, 2024

Marcos gives P157-M aid to Ilocos Norte agri-fishery benefic...

PNAMANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the distribution of assistance amounting to PHP157.95 million to farmers, fisherfolk...

Marcos orders NIA reorganization, return to OP

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September 11, 2024

Marcos orders NIA reorganization, return to OP

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has placed the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) back in the Office of the President (OP) for ...

Animal Kingdom Foundation signs MOA with Benguet State University

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September 9, 2024

Animal Kingdom Foundation signs MOA with Benguet State Unive...

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — The Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) forged a memorandum of agreement with the Benguet State University (BSU) through t...

Philippines secures nearly P5 billion for agricultural chain value development

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September 9, 2024

Philippines secures nearly P5 billion for agricultural chain...

PHILSTARMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has secured almost P5 billion in financing from a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at im...

Agri chief welcomes charges filed vs unscrupulous onion trader

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September 7, 2024

Agri chief welcomes charges filed vs unscrupulous onion trad...

DA-NEWSAgriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. welcomed the decision of the Philippine Competition Commission to file charges against a doz...

DA chief highlights key role of tuna industry in Philippine growth, food security

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September 7, 2024

DA chief highlights key role of tuna industry in Philippine ...

DA-NEWSGENERAL SANTOS CITY— Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday (Sept. 4) underscored the important role played by the t...

DA, BOC seize 3.200 cartons of smuggled oranges worth PHP8.422 Million

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September 7, 2024

DA, BOC seize 3.200 cartons of smuggled oranges worth PHP8.4...

DA-NEWSThe Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Customs thwarted anew the illegal importation agricultural products, an unfair trade practice t...

APEC ministers commit to food security by combatting food loss and waste

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September 7, 2024

APEC ministers commit to food security by combatting food lo...

DA-NEWSFood security ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member-economies have reaffirmed their commitment to food security by...

Apayao rice farmers start harvest under P29/kg scheme

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September 7, 2024

Apayao rice farmers start harvest under P29/kg scheme

PNABAGUIO CITY – Apayao farmers tapped to plant rice that will be sold for PHP29 per kilo have started harvesting, the National Irrigation Administ...

ATI trains Bukidnon farmers on coco-goat farming

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September 7, 2024

ATI trains Bukidnon farmers on coco-goat farming

PNACAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Farmers in Bukidnon have been introduced to an innovative farming approach that combines coconut farming with goat raising...