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DepEd to intensify literacy efforts amid high 2024 FLEMMS result

Manila, April 4 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday vowed to intensify its efforts to advance foundational and high-level literacy among learners in the country. This came as the 2024 Fu... Read More


DepEd chief seeks police aid in probe of QC school bullying

Manila, April 4 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday sought the assistance of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on the alleged bullying reported at Bagong Silangan High School. A video ... Read More


DA, PHLPost partner to roll out 61 Kadiwa ng Pangulo pop-up stores

Manila, April 3 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with the Philippine Postal Corp. for the expansion of Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s... Read More


PH can be more aggressive in agri exports to US at 17% tariff - DA

Manila, April 3 -- The Philippines can be more aggressive in its agricultural exports as United States President Donald Trump imposed a 17 percent tariff on Philippine goods bound for the US, Agricult... Read More


DA sees lower rice imports, more robust local palay output

Manila, April 3 -- The country may have lower rice imports and more robust local palay (unhusked rice) production this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. DA spokesperson Assista... Read More


DA eyes more measures amid low compliance with pork MSRP

Manila, April 2 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said more measures are underway to tighten the implementation of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork following low com... Read More


PH FTI, Thai CP Foods start pilot test of pork sale deal in NCR

Manila, April 2 -- The pilot test of pork sale partnership between the Food Terminals Inc. (FTI) and the local unit of Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CP Foods) started in Metro Manila on Wedne... Read More


DA to revise 30-year-old rules on pork minimum access volume

Manila, April 2 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced plans to "revise and improve" the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork after 30 years of its implementation. MAV, an impor... Read More


DA chief opts for slight, gradual hike on imported rice tariffs

Manila, March 31 -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he is more likely to recommend a slight and gradual hike in the tariff on imported rice in the next... Read More


Rice MSRP to stay at P45/kg. for 2 mos. amid 'significant' price drop

Manila, March 31 -- The PHP45 per kg. maximum suggested retail price (MSRP), the lowest thus far, is set to remain amid a "significant" retail price drop of imported rice in Metro Manila, the Departme... Read More