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...

DOST opens smart agriculture and innovation hubs in Central Visayas

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March 17, 2026

DOST opens smart agriculture and innovation hubs in Central ...

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched two technology hubs in Cebu City aimed at strengthening innovation and promoting modern a...

DA highlights women’s leadership in agriculture and development during National Women’s Month

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March 17, 2026

DA highlights women’s leadership in agriculture and de...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized the important contributions of women to agriculture, community development, and national progress during...

DA considers ?50/kg price cap on imported rice amid rising oil and shipping costs

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March 17, 2026

DA considers ?50/kg price cap on imported rice amid rising o...

The Department of Agriculture is considering imposing a price ceiling on imported rice as rising oil prices and shipping costs begin to affect the dom...

Philippines promotes agriculture as a viable investment sector at ADB forum

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March 17, 2026

Philippines promotes agriculture as a viable investment sect...

The Philippines is strengthening its campaign to attract global investors to its agriculture sector, emphasizing that farming and fisheries should be ...

P500-M Pantao Port expansion expected to spur economic growth in Albay town

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March 16, 2026

P500-M Pantao Port expansion expected to spur economic growt...

Legazpi City — Economic activity in the municipality of Libon is expected to increase following a PHP500-million expansion project at Pantao Port fu...

Isabela DRRMC eyes calamity declaration as drought damages crops

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March 16, 2026

Isabela DRRMC eyes calamity declaration as drought damages c...

Isabela — The Isabela Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) is recommending that the entire province be placed under a ...

DA, FTI say P20 rice stocks sufficient; public urged to avoid panic buying

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March 16, 2026

DA, FTI say P20 rice stocks sufficient; public urged to avoi...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) on Friday called on Filipinos to practice responsible purchasing under the...

DA-Caraga provides ?2.8M aid to Surigao del Sur farmers hit by Basyang

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March 14, 2026

DA-Caraga provides ?2.8M aid to Surigao del Sur farmers hit ...

BUTUAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 13 (Caraga) has released more than ₱2.8 million worth of assistance to farmers i...

ASEAN moves to safeguard Southeast Asia’s food and energy security amid Mideast tensions

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March 14, 2026

ASEAN moves to safeguard Southeast Asia’s food and ene...

MANILA — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has agreed to strengthen regional coordination to protect food and energy security in Southeast ...

ASEAN ministers back Philippines’ key economic priorities

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March 14, 2026

ASEAN ministers back Philippines’ key economic priorit...

MANILA — Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have endorsed the Philippines’ priority economic deliverables during t...

DA, Aboitiz Foods launch digital agri-learning program for youth

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March 14, 2026

DA, Aboitiz Foods launch digital agri-learning program for y...

TARLAC CITY — The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3 has partnered with Aboitiz Foods, through its brand Pilmico, to develop the Gen ...