Manila, Feb. 2 -- The Philippines continued to advance its dairy and milk production with the help of the government's programs, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) reported on Monday.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the value of dairy production increased by 27.7 percent, reaching PHP1.667 billion in 2025 from PHP1.305 billion in 2024.

The total milk output also increased by 12 percent, reaching 43.30 million liters from 38.60 million liters for the same period.

In a statement, NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya attributed these results to the government's continued efforts to support and develop the dairy industry.

"The substantial growth in dairy output in 2025 was achieved despite the absence of dairy ...