Davao Floriculture Fair Showcases 30 Local Merchants
Davao's floriculture industry thrives as 30 merchants display flowers, plants, and handmade items at the Floriculture Agri-Trade Fair, promoting sustainable gardening and local artistry.
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Food Prices to Rise Due to Middle East Oil Crisis
Several food companies in the Philippines are set to increase prices by 7-10% starting April 1, driven by rising oil costs from Middle East unrest. Logistics costs have surged up to 75%, affecting deliveries and prompting stockpiling by retailers.
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Confusion Over Food Costs
Consumers face uncertainty as rising fuel prices threaten to drive up food costs, with industry leaders warning of price hikes while government officials emphasize voluntary price stabilization efforts.
Food Prices to Increase in April Amid Fuel Cost Surge
Several food companies will implement price hikes of 7-10% on pasta, instant noodles, canned goods, and candies starting April 1, 2026, driven by rising fuel costs from Middle East tensions. A drinking water company from Cebu also plans significant adjust
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Global Manufacturers Build Supply Chains at Anflo Industrial Estate
Head Sport and Thai Coconut expand operations at Anflo Industrial Estate, creating over 1,000 jobs and strengthening local supply chains in Davao del Norte.
Rice, Egg Prices Up in Davao; DA Confirms Stable Supply
Davao region sees price hikes for Pandan rice, V-160 King, and eggs due to Middle East conflict-fueled oil costs. DA-Davao assures sufficient rice imports and harvests, with a P5,000 fuel subsidy planned for farmers and fisherfolk.
Mercado Dabawenyo Opens in Davao, Showcasing Local Commerce
The Mercado Dabawenyo trade fair launched at Rizal Park on March 24, 2026, featuring 35 local vendors and fresh produce, supporting MSMEs and farmers during the 89th Araw ng Dabaw celebrations.
Landbank-CHED Partnership Advances Agri-Education, Digital Allowances
Landbank and the Commission on Higher Education have formed a strategic partnership to enhance agricultural education and fully digitalize scholarship allowance disbursements for nearly one million scholars nationwide.
Sugar Union Supports E15 Ethanol Blend to Protect Jobs in Philippines
The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines strongly supports increasing the ethanol blend from E10 to E15, citing job security and economic benefits for thousands of sugar workers and f
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Cebu Drivers Wait for Fuel Subsidies Amid 50% Price Jump
Thousands of Cebu drivers face delays in receiving government fuel subsidies after prices surged 50% due to Middle East tensions. Paperwork verification and digital access barriers hinder the P2.5 billion aid program.
Cebu Fuel Subsidy Delayed as Officials Verify Beneficiary List
The distribution of government fuel subsidies for Cebu transport drivers is on hold as authorities complete the official beneficiary list. LTFRB 7 Director Abosamen Matuan urges operators to submit verified lists, with 87% already received. Subsidies will
Businesses Call for Action on Energy Emergency Declaration
Business groups are pressing the government for a coordinated response plan following President Marcos's declaration of a national energy emergency, warning of rising costs and competitiveness risks amid global supply disruptions.
PHP1 Billion Emergency Fund for Farmers Amid Fuel Price Crisis
The Department of Agriculture prepares to deploy its PHP1 billion quick response fund to protect farmers and fisherfolk from rising fuel costs due to Middle East conflict, including biofertilizer procurement and fuel subsidies.
Sugar Board Urges Mills to Hike Trucking Allowance
Sugar Regulatory Board Member David Andrew Sanson appeals to sugar mills nationwide to increase trucking allowances for farmers as fuel prices soar due to Middle East conflict, threatening sugarcane supply.
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BFAR Continues ₱3,000 Fuel Subsidy for Fisherfolk
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources guarantees continuous distribution of ₱3,000 fuel subsidies to protect fisherfolk livelihoods from Middle East tensions, with over 10,000 beneficiaries already assisted.
Truckers Plan Route Cuts Due to Rising Fuel Costs, Impacting Economy
A national truckers' group announces plans to reduce trips as petroleum price hikes squeeze profits, potentially affecting small and large businesses across the country.
DA Investigates 'Ghost' Farm-to-Market Project in Albay
The Department of Agriculture is investigating a farm-to-market road in Albay for being a potential 'ghost project' and an overpriced road in Camarines Sur, citing irregularities in implementation and reporting.
MBC: Gov't Avoids 'Crisis' Label to Prevent Public Panic
The Makati Business Club argues the government is downplaying the oil price situation as a 'price disruption' rather than a crisis to avoid public panic, citing diesel over P100/liter and peso depreciation.
RORO Terminal Fee Cut to P1 for Agri Products
The Department of Transportation and Philippine Ports Authority temporarily reduce RORO Terminal Fees to P1 for vehicles carrying agricultural goods to ease high oil price impacts.
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Top Line Corp. Confirms Stable Fuel Supply, Plans P1.5B Offering
Cebu-based Top Line Business Development Corp. reports stable fuel inventory for 3-4 weeks and files for a P1.5 billion preferred share offering to fund vertical integration, including direct importation and retail expansion.
Davao Fisheries Decline 5% in 2025, PSA Reports
Fisheries production in the Davao Region fell by 5% in 2025, with losses in aquaculture and municipal fishing outweighing gains in commercial and inland sectors, according to PSA data.
First Philippine Eel Shipment Exported to China from Davao
The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region successfully exported the first Philippine eel shipment to China, marking a major breakthrough in the country's aquaculture industry and opening new export pathways.
Cebu Transport Groups Push for Service Contracting Amid Fuel Crisis
Transport groups in Cebu are urgently calling for the implementation of service contracting with national funding to modernize the sector and protect drivers from rising fuel costs, as discussed in recent dialogues with LTFRB officials.
Aboitiz Foods, World Vision Expand Project Omelette in Misamis Occidental
Aboitiz Foods and World Vision have turned over egg production kits to CoMSCA groups in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, as part of Project Omelette, enhancing nutrition and sustainable livelihoods through poultry farming.
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Zamboanga Breaks Ground on 22-Hectare Poultry Complex
A 22-hectare poultry complex is set to rise in Sinubong village, Zamboanga City, aiming to enhance local food security, increase egg production, and generate employment opportunities.
MEZ Launches Sustainability Drive with New Mobile Substation
The Mactan Economic Zone is advancing sustainability with projects like a thermal oxidation facility and solar energy, while a new mobile substation enhances power reliability for industrial growth.
Marcos Inspects Food Plant, Guarantees Stable Supply
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited a major canned food manufacturer in Laguna to ensure stable food supply and prices, with private partners committing to maintain current prices for 30-60 days.
Cebu Governor Assures Ample Rice Supply Amid Crisis
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro conducted a surprise inspection at a Mandaue supermarket to verify rice availability, confirming no shortage and stable P48 per kilo prices despite Middle East impacts.
Davao Oriental's ₱286.58M Farm Road Upgrade Approved
The Regional Project Advisory Board has approved a ₱286.58-million project to rehabilitate and upgrade an 8.5-kilometer Farm-to-Market Road in Davao Oriental, expected to reduce travel time, lower transportation costs, and benefit over 4,000 residents.
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Leaders Gather in Davao to Accelerate Mindanao's Economic Growth
Key stakeholders convened at the 2GO Business Forum Series in Davao to enhance public-private partnerships, focusing on connectivity and inclusive development for Mindanao's economic advancement.
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