DA Expands ?20 Rice Program as More ‘Benteng Bigas’ Sites Open Nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program will continue, with additional selling sites scheduled to open across the country this month.The “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program currently operates through 806 active selling sites, providing affordable rice to qualified beneficiaries and vulnerable sectors.DA spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the program could remain sustainable u...

La Union farm thrives as model of sustainable agriculture and women empowerment

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April 13, 2026

La Union farm thrives as model of sustainable agriculture an...

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when livelihoods across the Philippines were upended, one woman in La Union turned uncertainty into opportunit...

DOE pushes policy review to curb fuel import dependence amid global volatility

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April 13, 2026

DOE pushes policy review to curb fuel import dependence amid...

MANILA – The government is considering key policy adjustments to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel, as global developments continue t...

KALINGA bill seeks to shield Filipinos from fuel-driven inflation

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April 13, 2026

KALINGA bill seeks to shield Filipinos from fuel-driven infl...

MANILA – House leaders are pushing the proposed KALINGA Act as a key measure to protect consumers from the ripple effects of rising fuel prices, esp...

DA ramps up aid for Cordillera farmers amid rising fuel costs, market challenges

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April 13, 2026

DA ramps up aid for Cordillera farmers amid rising fuel cost...

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) office, has intensified support measures to help farmers and fi...

Galunggong landings in Navotas nearly double to 16,165 MT in March

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April 13, 2026

Galunggong landings in Navotas nearly double to 16,165 MT in...

Galunggong (round scad) landings at the Navotas Fish Port Complex surged to 16,165.52 metric tons (MT) in March 2026—almost twice the 8,161.92 MT re...

DA Steps Up Food Security Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs, El Niño Threat

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April 11, 2026

DA Steps Up Food Security Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs, E...

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to safeguard the country’s food supply as it braces for the combined impact of...

Philippines Named Among 7 Priority Countries in US Food Assistance Program

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April 11, 2026

Philippines Named Among 7 Priority Countries in US Food Assi...

MANILA — The Philippines has been identified as one of seven priority countries under a new international food assistance initiative of the United S...

Upgraded Irrigation System Boosts Farm Productivity in Davao del Sur

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April 11, 2026

Upgraded Irrigation System Boosts Farm Productivity in Davao...

DAVAO CITY — Farmers in the town of Magsaysay, Davao del Sur are seeing improved irrigation and farm productivity following the upgrade of the Bluco...

DA Assures Stable P20 Rice Supply, Urges Online Registration

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April 11, 2026

DA Assures Stable P20 Rice Supply, Urges Online Registration

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday assured the public of a stable supply of rice under its P20-per-kilo program, while urging ben...

DA Pushes Food Hubs, Solar Irrigation to Support Ifugao Farmers

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April 11, 2026

DA Pushes Food Hubs, Solar Irrigation to Support Ifugao Farm...

TINOC, Ifugao — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out both short- and long-term measures—including food hubs and solar-powered irrigat...

BOC Targets Full Port Digitalization Rollout by Q1 2027

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April 11, 2026

BOC Targets Full Port Digitalization Rollout by Q1 2027

MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is aiming to roll out full port digitalization under its Customs Processing System (CPS) by the first quarter o...