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NDA pushes for digitalization to improve regulatory operations
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is seeking P140.5 million to fund its digitalization program, which can streamline its regulatory services and consolidate information from satellite offices.
San Jose del Monte taps Metro Pacific Water as water provider
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The city government of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan has tapped Metro Pacific Water (MPW), a unit of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), as its interim water service provider.
Nickel Asia unit, Acwa Power partner for 5,000-MW projects
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Emerging Power Inc., the renewable energy unit of Nickel Asia Corp., has entered into a partnership with Acwa Power Philippines to develop up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) in generation capacity across the country.
Philippines mangoes now exported to Canada
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The country has started exporting mangoes to Canada as part of the Department of Agriculture  push to expand market access for Philippine farm products.
Maynilad water rates going down in July
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Lower water bills are seen for customers of Maynilad Water Services Inc. starting next month while those serviced by Manila Water should expect no rate adjustments.
Courts junk PrimeWater’s TRO bids
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Regional trial courts  in Bulacan and Las Piñas junked the consecutive temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions filed by PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., clearing the way for the...
DA soils unit seeks P1.6 billion budget for 2027
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Soils and Water Management is looking to secure a P1.64 billion budget for 2027 to fund projects, including the expansion of its soil testing laboratories.
DA to start construction of stalled FMR projects
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is targeting to begin construction of farm-to-market roads by August, as the agency takes over works for the stalled projects.
DA seeks higher farm exports to Vietnam
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The country is looking to boost its agricultural exports to Vietnam, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday, following a bilateral meeting between Manila and Hanoi.
JTI to buy 3.3 million kilos more of tobacco from local farmers
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The local unit of Japan Tobacco International will purchase additional tobacco leaves from farmers amid an overproduction of tobacco.
Mineral production climbs 28% to P82.8 billion in 3 months
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The value of the country’s metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter, lifted by higher gold and nickel prices despite weaker production volumes.
NFA eyes higher buying price for palay
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Food Authority is looking to increase its buying price for locally grown palay or unhusked rice to support farmers amid higher input costs, the Department of Agriculture said.
Looming El Niño seen to escalate national energy crisis
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
El Niño is coming, and it is only going to get worse, as the country reels from surging fuel prices and higher energy costs.
Philippine receives 21,000 MT LPG from US
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has received 21,000 metric tons (MT) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments from the United States to strengthen energy supply.
Hog stakeholders to be consulted on MAV increase
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will schedule a consultation with hog raisers and industry stakeholders following the increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports.
Soup, ready meal market seen hitting $237 million by 2030 – USDA
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s market for packed soups and ready meals may expand to become a more than $200 million industry by 2030, the United States Department of Agriculture  said.
Mango growers push for science-based support
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s mango industry is calling for better science-based support for growers, enabling better soil sampling and assistance from government agencies.
Chicken output rises 5.8% in Q1
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s chicken production increased by 5.8 percent from January to March, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Philippines seeks new export markets for durian, bananas
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The country is looking to expand its agricultural exports as a means to boost market access of locally grown products, according to a unit of the Department of Agriculture.
DA reconvenes team vs El Niño
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture has reconvened the DA El Niño team to respond to the potential impact of the weather phenomenon on local production.
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