Tag: Philippine Agriculture
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Sustainable Agarwood Industry to Boost Farmers’ Income
In a bid to enhance farmers’ earnings and safeguard natural resources, AGRI Party-list Representative Manoy Wilbert Lee has urged the Philippine Congress to enact legislation promoting a sustainable agarwood industry. This call to action follows the seizure of a kilogram of smuggled agarwood, valued at PHP750,000, by the Bureau of Customs at a Pasay City…
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Coconut Farmers’ Confederation Announces Bid for UCPB Savings Bank
The Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organization (CCFOP-CONFED) has officially declared its intention to acquire the United Coconut Planters Bank Savings Bank, Inc. (UCPB Savings). This announcement was made during a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), which currently holds a 97.55 percent stake in…
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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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Lacson Proposes Legislation to Make Kadiwa Program Permanent
Senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson, supported by the administration, is advocating for a new law to permanently establish the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program, a key initiative of the Marcos administration aimed at reducing inflation. Speaking at a press conference in Iloilo City organized by the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Lacson explained that the program facilitates…
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Romualdez Supports P35/kg NFA Rice Price, Advocates for Fair Farmer Compensation
Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed his support for the Department of Agriculture’s decision to set the price of National Food Authority (NFA) rice at PHP35 per kilogram, describing it as a vital move towards achieving food security. Speaking on February 12, 2025, Romualdez emphasized the importance of this price adjustment but also highlighted the necessity…
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Philippine Government Rushes Aid to Farmers Devastated by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has pledged ongoing support to the affected farmers of Negros Island. The eruption has led to agricultural losses totaling PHP913.026 million, severely impacting the livelihoods of 4,066 farmers across the region. The DA’s report from…
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Philippine Government and French Development Agency Partner to Boost Agricultural Sector Through Geographical Indications
In a significant move to enhance the Philippine agricultural sector, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), in collaboration with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), has initiated a project aimed at leveraging the geographical indication (GI) system. This initiative, launched in Manila, seeks to increase the competitiveness…
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Agriculture Department Eyes Strong Recovery in 2025 After Last Year’s Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about a robust recovery in the agricultural sector this year, especially in rice production, following substantial losses in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa set a goal for the rice sector to rebound and achieve a production of 20.4 million metric tons. This…
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Philippine Rice Sector Thrives Post-Rice Tariffication Law, DA Reports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced significant progress in the Philippine rice sector since the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) in 2019. The law has fostered a collaborative environment among farmers, local governments, and other stakeholders, leading to notable advancements in rice farming. Key to these improvements are initiatives like the Rice…
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