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DA sees 'P20/kg rice program' to further tame rice inflation

Manila, May 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping the PHP20 per kilogram rice sale of the "high quality" soon-to-age and aging stocks of the National Food Authority (NFA) will further tame... Read More


DepEd: No auto-pass policy in public schools, promotion reforms needed

Manila, May 7 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday maintained that there is no "auto-pass" policy being imposed in public schools. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, however, emphasized the... Read More


DA confirms 1st case of H5N9 bird flu strain in PH

Manila, May 7 -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) on Wednesday confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N9 in Camaligan, Cam... Read More


DA lifts import ban on heat-treated pork products from SoKor

MANILA, May 5 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday lifted an import ban it imposed six years ago on heat-treated processed pork products from South Korea due to the spread of African swine ... Read More


DA directed to expedite support to local farmers, fishers

MANILA, May 5 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday pushed for the fast delivery of programs supporting local farmers and fishers in the country in line with the food security... Read More


PBBM: Nat'l gov't to use Cebu's system for P20/kg rice sale program

MANILA, May 5 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the national government will adopt the distribution system being used by the Cebu provincial government for the rollout of the PHP20 per kg. ric... Read More


PBBM upholds press freedom, not gearing toward dictatorship -Palace

MANILA, May 5 -- Malacanang on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is far from being a dictator as his government continues to uphold press freedom in the country. "The President is not gea... Read More


NFRDI, BFAR partner for aquapreneur model farm in Lanao del Norte

Manila, May 1 -- The Department of Agriculture - National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) said Wednesday it has secured a partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic R... Read More


DA: All systems go for 'Benteng Bigas Meron Na' launch in Cebu

Manila, April 30 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured everything is set for the pilot launch of "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" or the PHP20 per kilogram rice sale in Cebu on May ... Read More


NFA warns public vs. impersonation scams

Manila, April 30 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday warned the public against impersonation scams. In a statement, the NFA expressed dismay over the fraudulent activity conducted via m... Read More