Manila, Jan. 29 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan on Thursday welcomed the reported rebound of the agriculture sector in 2025, citing that government interventions helped lift farm output to its highest level in five years.

Pangilinan referred to data presented by Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, who said the sector ended 2025 with a total value of PHP1.77 trillion, with poultry production accounting for a significant share of the growth.

"Magandang balita na nanumbalik ang lusog ng sektor ng agrikultura (It is good news that the agriculture sector has regained its strength)," Pangilinan said, congratulating DA officials and employees under the leadership of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, as wel...