Tag: Food Security
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative Feeds Over 26,000 Families in Bicol
In a significant stride towards eradicating hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has successfully distributed food to more than 26,000 families across three provinces in the region as part of the ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, now three months into its execution, has been pivotal in addressing food insecurity in…
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Agriculture Secretary Calls for Enhanced Infrastructure to Cut Farm-to-Market Expenses
In a recent statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the critical role of improved infrastructure in reducing transportation costs for Filipino farmers. Speaking from Manila, Tiu Laurel highlighted how better roads and bridges could streamline the supply chain, making it more efficient and cost-effective to move agricultural products from farms to markets. The…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Slashes Rice Price Cap to Ease Consumer Costs
In a move to alleviate the financial burden on consumers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken rice in Metro Manila, dropping it from PHP55 to PHP52 per kilogram. This adjustment, effective from February 15, follows a global trend…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Slashes Rice Price Cap to Ease Market Costs
In a move to curb rising retail prices, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken rice in Metro Manila, dropping it to PHP52 per kilogram from PHP55. This adjustment, effective from February 15 as per Administrative Circular No. 3, reflects a…
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Antique Province Formalizes President Marcos Jr.’s Kadiwa Program
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Antique provincial board has officially adopted the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, or Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP), into its local governance framework. This decision was made during a regular session held on February 17, 2025, in San Jose…
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Former DILG Secretary Advocates for Broader Farmer Assistance and Food Security Initiatives
In a recent press briefing held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), strongly advocated for a more comprehensive support system for farmers. Speaking at the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas event on February 15, 2025, Abalos emphasized the importance of…
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Former DILG Secretary Advocates for Enhanced Farmer Support and Food Security
In a recent press briefing in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), strongly advocated for a more robust support system for farmers. Speaking at the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas event on February 15, 2025, Abalos emphasized the importance of expanding…
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NIA Accelerates Jalaur Dam Project to Enhance Agricultural Output and Food Security
In a significant move to enhance food security and increase local rice production, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has committed to expediting the completion of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project – Stage II in Iloilo. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize food affordability and security across the Philippines. The…
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Philippines and Cambodia Join Forces to Enhance Rice Production and Agricultural Trade
In a significant move to enhance food security and agricultural trade, the Philippines has entered into a strategic partnership with Cambodia. The Department of Agriculture announced this collaboration on February 13, 2025, highlighting its alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s food security goals. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed…
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Lacson Advocates for Permanent Status of Kadiwa Program to Combat Inflation
Senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson, supported by the administration, is advocating for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program to become a permanent fixture through new legislation. This initiative, a key project under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to tackle inflation by allowing direct sales from farmers and food producers to consumers, thus cutting out numerous intermediaries…
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