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Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plays a key role in regulating food prices, supporting local farmers, and implementing programs to ensure food security across the Philippines. It manages initiatives such as the P20-per-kilo rice program and monitors agricultural imports to stabilize markets. The DA also oversees infrastructure projects and reviews programs like the goat breeding initiative to improve efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Sat, January 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Ombudsman: Corruption rampant in judiciary as in other branches

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that corruption is just as severe in the judiciary as it is in the executive and legislative branches.

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM

DA keeps P43/kilo MSRP for imported rice pending tariff hike

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will maintain the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice at P43 per kilo for now, pending the finalization of regulatory procedures for a higher import tariff.

Sat, December 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM

DA to expand P20/kilo rice program to 15 million households in 2026

Starting January 2026, the Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to expand its P20-per-kilo rice program to at least 15 million households nationwide, encompassing an estimated 60 million Filipinos.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM

DA chief orders review of goat program after 52 breeder goats die

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a review of the DA's goat breeding program following reports of animal deaths due to improper care, as flagged by state auditors.

Sun, December 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Pork prices may increase by P1.25/kg ahead of Christmas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) stated that pork prices might increase by up to P1.25 per kilogram as Christmas Day approaches.

Fri, December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

DA, SRA extend sugar import ban up to December 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are extending the ban on sugar importation until December 2026.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM

NTF-Elcac refutes claims P8.08B BDP fund is discretionary

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has refuted claims that the P8.08 billion allocated for the Barangay Development Program (BDP) is a discretionary fund.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Senators question P8.9 billion farm-to-market road project swap in DA budget

Senators flagged approximately P8.9 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that were allegedly "swapped" two days after the bicameral conference committee (Bicam) had already approved the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposed 2026 budget.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM

PH to import less than 4M MT rice in 2026

The Philippines anticipates importing less than four million metric tons of rice in 2026, with import volumes projected between 3.6 and 3.8 million metric tons.

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM

House, Senate reconcile P6.793-trillion 2026 budget

The House of Representatives and the Senate began reconciling their differing versions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on December 13.