Bureau of Plant Industry

Also known as BPI

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) monitors and regulates the supply of agricultural products in the Philippines, ensuring food security and preventing economic sabotage. Recently, BPI reported a surge in onion stocks due to peak harvests, projecting sufficient supplies until September 2025. Additionally, BPI works closely with other agencies to inspect warehouses for hoarding practices and detain misdeclared shipments to maintain market integrity.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

Recent stories about BPI

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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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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BPI alerts BOC to detain misdeclared frozen mackerel shipments

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has alerted the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to detain 19 container vans carrying misdeclared frozen mackerel at Manila's South Harbor.
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DA blacklists six more firms, total reaches 16

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal trade practices by blacklisting six additional companies, bringing the total number of firms on the list to 16.
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DA imports 3,000 MT of onions to stabilize prices

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. addressed concerns about onion importation and assured local farmers that the volume is less than the actual deficit.
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DA approves onion imports despite farmer concerns

The Department of Agriculture approved the importation of 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of white onions despite concerns raised by onion farmers.
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DOA authorizes import of 4,000 metric tons of onions amid harvest delays

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. authorized the importation of 4,000 metric tons of onions, including 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of white onions, to prevent potential shortages and price spikes.
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DA flags suspected veggie smuggling at Cartimar Market

The Department of Agriculture (DA) flagged suspected smuggling activities and issued a warning to consumers about potentially dangerous imported vegetables during a market visit at Cartimar Market in Pasay City on Friday.
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