Tag: Department of Agriculture
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New Affordable and Nutritious Rice Varieties Hit Kadiwa Centers This Month
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the launch of two new rice varieties, Sulit Rice and Nutri Rice, under its ‘Rice for All’ initiative. These varieties will be available starting this month at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers across the country, as well as in selected public markets and train stations in Metro Manila. Assistant…
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Philippine Agriculture Sector Sees Relief Amidst Challenges Under Marcos Administration
The Philippine agricultural sector, which faced a challenging year marked by natural disasters and disease outbreaks, has seen some relief thanks to swift actions by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration through the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. praised the DA’s efforts in tackling issues like El Niño, La Niña,…
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Philippine Agriculture Sector Sees Relief Amid Challenges Through Swift Government Action
In a year marked by significant challenges for the Philippine agricultural sector, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has taken decisive steps to mitigate the impact of these difficulties. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended the DA team for their efforts in navigating through issues such…
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Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice-for-All Initiative Slashes Rice Prices in Metro Manila
The Kadiwa ng Pangulo Rice-for-All program has successfully driven down rice prices across Metro Manila, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Initiated by the DA in collaboration with local dealers, importers, and wholesalers, the program offers well-milled rice at a subsidized rate of PHP40 per kilogram, with a purchase limit of 25 kilograms per…
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Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice-for-All Initiative Lowers Rice Prices Across Metro Manila
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday that rice prices are dropping in Metro Manila thanks to the successful rollout of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Rice-for-All program. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the DA, local dealers, importers, and wholesalers, aims to make rice more affordable by selling it at PHP40 per kilogram, with…
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Philippine Agriculture Department to Strip Brand Labels from Imported Rice to Curb Price Manipulation
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced a new strategy to tackle price manipulation in the rice market by removing brand labels from imported rice. This decision, revealed by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aims to prevent retailers and traders from using premium and special labels to justify inflated prices. The…
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Affordable Rice Now Available at More Public Markets in Metro Manila
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has broadened its Rice-for-All initiative, bringing affordable rice to more residents of Metro Manila. The program, which started in August, now includes four additional public markets where Filipinos can purchase well-milled rice at PHP40 per kilo. The newly added markets are Larangay Public Market in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan; Phase 9 Bagong…
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Department of Agriculture Plans to Oversee Artificial Sweetener Imports by Year’s End
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to introduce new regulations and monitoring systems for the importation of artificial sweeteners before the end of the year. This announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during a joint market inspection with the Department of Trade and Industry in Makati City. The initiative aims…
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Dinagat Islands Receives PHP5 Million Grant from Department of Agriculture
The provincial government of Dinagat Islands was granted PHP5 million by the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) as part of the Enhanced Kadiwa Program. The handover occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and was personally conducted by DA-13 Regional Executive Director Arlan Mangelen to Nilo Marco Demerey, who represented Governor Nilo Demerey…
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Philippines Grants Accreditation to 34 Indian Companies for Carabeef Supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has recently accredited 34 Indian companies to supply frozen buffalo meat, known as ‘carabeef’, to the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that the move is not intended to boost imports but to foster competition among foreign suppliers, which could lead to lower prices for…
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