Tag: importation

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Urges Direct Market Sales of Onions to Control Prices

    The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has called on onion farmers and traders to take their initial harvests straight to local markets, bypassing cold storage facilities. This directive, announced by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aims to curb the rising retail prices of onions as the country anticipates the peak harvest season and…

  • Sugar Industry Leaders Endorse SRA’s Sugar Order No. 6 for Market Clarity

    In a move to enhance transparency and efficiency in the sugar market, key players in the Philippine sugar industry have thrown their support behind the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) Sugar Order No. 6. This order, which was temporarily postponed due to concerns from the Federation of Philippine Industries, aims to closely monitor the importation of…

  • 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…

  • Philippines Assures No Rice Shortage Despite Food Security Emergency Plans

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has firmly stated that there is no shortage of rice in the country, despite plans to declare a food security emergency. This assurance was given by DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa during a news forum in Quezon City. He emphasized that the decision to declare an…