Category : Agriculture Business


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NFA: Ample Rice Supply, No Shortage Despite High Demand

The National Food Authority confirms sufficient rice stocks nationwide, with over 2.3 million metric tons in buffer reserves, ensuring supply for three months amid high consumer demand for government-subsidized rice.

NFA Seeks Emergency Powers for Direct Rice Sales

The National Food Authority is pushing for emergency powers to bypass middlemen and sell rice directly to consumers at lower prices, aiming to combat rising costs and stabilize the market.

BFAR-Davao Gives P2.1M Confiscated Tuna to 189 Groups

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region distributed 21,012.5 kg of confiscated frozen tuna blood meat, valued at P2.1 million, to 189 beneficiary groups, enhancing food security and supporting local communities.

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