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NFA OIC wants cost-effective, flexible reforms in buffer stocking

Manila, April 29 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) eyes more cost-effective and flexible reforms for national rice buffer stocking. In an exclusive interview with People's Television Network (PTV)... Read More


NFA: 170K bags of palay in 3 days with new buying price scheme

Manila, April 29 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) reported the procurement of 170,000 bags of palay (unhusked rice) in just three days following the implementation of the higher buying price for t... Read More


DA provides P2.16-B aid to El Nino-hit farmers, fishers

Manila, April 29 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has distributed PHP2.16 billion worth of aid and intervention to farmers and fishers affected by the El Nino phenomenon. "Kasa... Read More


MWSS, NIA to get full allocation despite Angat water level drop

Manila, April 29 -- The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) shall continue to receive a full allocation in May despite the continuous declin... Read More


CWC: Responsible digital parenting needed vs. online child abuse

MANILA, April 27 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Friday underscored the need for responsible digital parenting to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). ... Read More


BFAR lowers import volume for upcoming closed fishing season

Manila, April 26 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Friday confirmed a lower import volume of fish for the October to December closed fishing season. In an interview, BFAR Spo... Read More


DA: Bulacan now free of H5N1 avian flu

Manila, April 26 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday declared Bulacan province free of H5N1 avian influenza (AI). In a statement, the DA handed the AI-free status "more than 90 days since... Read More


BFAR: Majority of 'payaos' installed near Rozul Reef missing

Manila, April 25 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday confirmed that the majority of "payaos" (fish aggregating devices) installed near Rozul Reef are now missing. Duri... Read More


DAR to cooperatives: Encourage more farmers to be ARBO members

Manila, April 24 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday urged cooperatives to encourage more farmers to join agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) to receive more suppor... Read More


NFA gears up for purchase, drying of palay on wet harvest season

Manila, April 23 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) assured Tuesday that it is preparing for the procurement and drying of play (unhusked rice) as early as now for the wet harvest season. The NFA's... Read More