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Philippines mineral production breaches P200 billion in H1
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The value of the country’s metallic mineral production reached more than P200 billion in the first half, driven by price rallies for gold and nickel.
Maynilad approves investment in New Clark City water supply
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is set to push through with its investment into a water supply and wastewater project in New Clark City.
PCA seeks full control of coconut levy fund
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Coconut Authority is proposing to fully implement the coco levy fund to fast-track priority projects in the coconut sector.
Meat imports breach 1 million tons in 7 months
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The country imported more than a million metric tons of meat from January to July, boosted by rising pork and chicken deliveries.
DA lifts poultry import ban on 2 US states
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has now allowed the importation of poultry and its products from two US states, following the termination of the high pathogenicity avian influenza or bird flu outbreak.
Nickel mining firms urge better coordination in critical minerals
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s nickel miners are calling for better coordination with the government to attract investments, amid the country’s push to strengthen its critical minerals sector.
Miners back minerals framework
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Local miners have voiced their support for the government’s plan to create a national critical minerals framework to boost mining investments in the country.
Farm group urges priority support for local producers
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) has called on the government to prioritize support to local producers affected by the recent storms that battered the country.
DA to tighten sugar import policy
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is looking to tighten the country’s sugar import policy and enable a more competitive domestic industry.
LWUA, JICA deepen partnership for water development
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Local Water Utilities Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency deepened their partnership through broader coordination in modernizing the country’s water districts.
Metro Pacific Water restores full water capacity in San Jose del Monte
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
 Metro Pacific Water has fully restored the 30 million liter per day (MLD) capacity of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, following the removal of accumulated sludge in the treatment facility.
Amid persistent rains, DA moves to cut vegetable losses
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is strengthening efforts to cut vegetable losses, as persistent rains in producing areas continue to disrupt trade and weaken demand for fresh produce.
SRA tightens imports of artificial sweeteners
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has tightened its importation policy on artificial sweeteners amid growing concerns from the sugar industry over their continued threat to local producers.
Dairy imports grow 2% in first semester
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s dairy imports increased by two percent to over 1.7 million metric tons in liquid milk equivalent in the first half of 2026, according to the National Dairy Authority.
Rice self-sufficiency rises to 78% in 2025
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s self-sufficiency in rice expanded in 2025, driven by the decline in imports which boosted reliance on domestic production.
Ube stakeholders form national federation
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Stakeholders from the ube industry have formalized a national federation that will provide representation and policy direction amid the ongoing popularity of purple yam products.
Clark’s P4 billion food hub partially ready by 2027
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting to start partial operation of the P4-billion Clark National Food Hub by end-2027, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Food exporters dig deep to capitalize on ube rush
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 16, 2026 - 12:00am
As the Philippines rushes to capitalize on the surging global appetite for its iconic purple root crop, food processors are pushing to secure high-quality ube (purple yam) materials for processing and export.
DA lifts ban on imported canned pork
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on imported canned pork products, a mandate the Philippines has imposed since 2019.
Dairy industry posts gains in six months
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s dairy industry saw sustained gains in the first half, driven by rising production, herd expansion and higher farmgate prices, according to the National Dairy Authority (NDA).
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