Tag: Department of Agriculture
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Department of Agriculture Foresees Robust Recovery in Rice Production for 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed a positive outlook for the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a recent statement, DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa projected that rice production would rebound to 20 million metric tons, a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Deogracias Victor Savellano
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep respect and admiration for the late Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a staunch…
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DA and DTI Collaborate to Set Maximum Retail Price for Imported Rice Amid Rising Costs
In an effort to curb the escalating prices of rice, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are jointly developing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice. This initiative was announced following observations by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who noted that prices reaching PHP60 per…
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President Marcos Mourns Loss of Dedicated Public Servant DV Savellano
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, describing him as a devoted public servant and a cherished friend. Savellano, who passed away at the age of 65 on January 7, 2025, was remembered for his unwavering commitment to the people he…
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President Marcos Mourns Loss of Dedicated Public Servant, DA Undersecretary Savellano
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. Savellano, who was 65, was remembered by Marcos as a true public servant and a close friend whose dedication to the people he served was unwavering. Marcos extended…
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Department of Agriculture to Expand ‘Sulit Rice’ Program to 24 Kadiwa ng Pangulo Locations
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that ‘Sulit rice’, priced at PHP36 per kilogram, will soon be available at 24 Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and kiosks. This rice, although 100 percent broken, is white and offers a more affordable option for consumers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared in an interview…
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Tomato Prices Expected to Normalize by Early February, Says DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that the soaring prices of tomatoes, which have reached as high as PHP350 per kilogram in Metro Manila, are expected to stabilize by the end of January or early February. This prediction comes as the dry season begins, a period typically associated with increased agricultural production. Assistant Secretary…
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Department of Agriculture to Implement Maximum Suggested Retail Price for Rice by January’s End
In an effort to curb escalating rice prices and prevent profiteering, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced plans to introduce a maximum suggested retail price (SRP) system for rice before the end of January. This decision comes in response to the observed unreasonable retail prices in various local markets across the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco…
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Agricultural Recovery Support Promised to Canlaon City Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In a recent meeting at Canlaon City Hall, Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas received assurances from the Department of Agriculture (DA) regarding support for the city’s recovery efforts following the Mt. Kanlaon eruption. The meeting, held on January 3, 2025, included DA Assistant Secretary Daniel Atayde and other city officials, focusing on the rehabilitation of the…
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New Affordable and Nutritious Rice Varieties Launched in Kadiwa Centers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has introduced two new rice varieties, Sulit Rice and Nutri Rice, under its ‘Rice for All’ program, which will be available starting this month. These varieties will be sold at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers across the country, as well as in selected public markets and train stations in Metro Manila.…
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