Tag: Department of Agriculture
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New PHP177 Million Farm-to-Market Road in Davao del Sur to Enhance Lives of Over 6,600 Residents
In a significant development for the agricultural community of Davao del Sur, a newly constructed PHP177 million farm-to-market road in Barangay Glamang, Magsaysay, is set to improve the lives of 6,658 residents. This 8.81-kilometer road, a result of collaborative funding from the Department of Agriculture, the World Bank, and the European Union, is designed to…
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Department of Agriculture Slashes Price of 5% Broken Imported Rice to PHP55 per Kilo
In a move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5% broken imported rice to PHP55 per kilogram in Metro Manila, effective February 5, 2025. This adjustment marks a decrease from the previously set price of PHP58 per kilo, which…
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Philippines Declares Rice Food Security Emergency Amid Soaring Prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has declared a food security emergency for rice, prompted by an unprecedented surge in retail prices. This declaration, announced by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., was made earlier than planned on February 3, 2025, following a resolution from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) received on…
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Caraga Region Sees Surge in Rice and Corn Production for 2024
In a promising development for the agricultural sector, the Caraga region reported a significant increase in rice production for the year 2024, according to the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13). The region’s rice output reached 574,093 metric tons, marking a rise from the 531,431 metric tons recorded in 2023. This growth is credited to…
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2024 Sees Surge in Caraga’s Rice and Corn Output
In a promising development for the Caraga region, rice production saw a significant uptick in 2024, as announced by the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) from Butuan City. The region’s rice yield climbed to 574,093 metric tons, marking an increase from the 531,431 metric tons recorded in the previous year. This growth is credited…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Takes Steps to Avert Egg Shortage and Price Hike
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced proactive measures to prevent an anticipated egg shortage and price increase expected in the second quarter of 2025. This announcement comes in response to the challenges faced by the egg industry last year, which saw a significant drop in egg prices and subsequent financial losses…
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Department of Agriculture Joins Forces with MerryMart to Boost Affordable Rice Access
In a significant move to enhance food affordability, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has entered into a partnership with MerryMart Groceries Centers Inc. to expand the reach of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice for All and P29 programs. The agreement was formalized at the DoubleDragon Tower 1 in Pasay City, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu…
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DA and MerryMart Join Forces to Boost Access to Affordable Rice
In a move to enhance food accessibility, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has teamed up with MerryMart Groceries Centers Inc. to expand the reach of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice for All and P29 programs. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and MerryMart’s President…
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