Bureau of Plant Industry

Also known as BPI

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is an agency under the Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring food safety and preventing agricultural smuggling. Recently, BPI seized PHP4.1 million worth of contaminated Chinese onions in Pampanga to protect public health and support local farmers. Additionally, BPI collaborates with BuCor to convert idle penal lands into productive farms to enhance national food security.

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Last updated at May 14, 2025.

Recent stories about BPI

DA, BPI intercept 25 tons of smuggled red onions from China

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), intercepted 25 metric tons of illegally imported red onions from China at an unspecified port in Mindanao.
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SRA implements transport control for plants to curb RSSI infestation

To address the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) infestation, which has reduced sugar production by nearly 50 percent, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Monday a transport control policy for plants and planting materials entering and exiting Negros Island Region.
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DA approves PHP10M for pesticide aid against RSSI in Negros

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Thursday that PHP10 million has been approved for pesticide assistance to combat red-striped soft scale insect infestations in Negros Island.
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DA: PHP4.1M smuggled Chinese onions seized, contain heavy metals, salmonella

On Friday, the Department of Agriculture announced that PHP4.1 million worth of smuggled white onions from China were found to contain heavy metals and salmonella.
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Russian Ambasador Pavlov seeks agricultural, nuclear cooperation with Philippines

Russian Ambassador Marat Pavlov expressed interest in enhancing agricultural cooperation and possibly nuclear energy collaboration with the Philippines during a lecture on Wednesday, April 23.
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ALLHC expands cold storage with two new logistics parks

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corporation (ALLHC) has expanded its cold storage portfolio with the acquisition of two logistics parks in Pangasinan and Iloilo.
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DA investigates onion import firm for P2.37M shipment without permit

An onion import company, JRA and Pearl Enterprises Inc., is under investigation by the Department of Agriculture (DA) for allegedly importing 25 metric tons of yellow onions worth an estimated P2.37 million without the required import permit in July 2024.
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DA files complaint against Chastity for misdeclaring onion imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed a complaint against Chastity Consumer Goods Trading for violating the Food Safety Act and Plant Quarantine Law by misdeclaring imported onions as processed food.
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DA expects onion prices to drop to PHP80/kg with incoming imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects retail prices of onions to drop to PHP80 per kg as imported onions from China arrive.
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DA orders BPI to inspect onion warehouses for hoarding

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordered the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) on Monday to inspect onion warehouses nationwide this week for possible hoarding and price manipulation during peak harvest season.
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