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Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plays a central role in shaping policies related to food security, rural development, and sustainable farming in the Philippines. It has been actively pushing for legislative measures, such as the Farm-to-Market Roads bill and amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law, to support farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector. Recent initiatives include efforts to combat smuggling, expand rice subsidy programs, and establish a digital Command Center to improve food supply management.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM

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Mon, September 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DA, World Bank launch $70M climate insurance fund for farmers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the World Bank are collaborating on a five-year, $70 million climate insurance fund to support the Philippine agriculture sector.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM

PBBM launches P20/kilo rice program in Bohol

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched the government's "Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!" program in Bien Unido, Bohol, offering rice at P20 per kilo to indigent and vulnerable families.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM

DA urges Congress to pass farm-to-market roads bill

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Congress to pass the proposed Farm-to-Market Roads (FMR) Development and Equity Act to address a significant backlog in crucial rural infrastructure.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM

DA urges tuna industry unity for sustainability

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging the Philippine tuna industry to prioritize sustainability and unity, citing threats from climate change, global sustainability mandates, labor issues, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM

House to refine 2026 budget in committees, not return to DBM

House leaders have decided against returning the proposed P6.7-trillion national budget for 2026 to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM

House leaders flag NEP allocation issues, recommend return to DBM

House party leaders have recommended returning the 2026 National Expenditures Program (NEP) to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) due to numerous allocation issues.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM

DA says rice prices to remain stable amid import ban

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that there will be no significant increase in the price of rice, even with the current import ban which began on September 1.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM

DA to give P20/kilo rice to tricycle, jeepney drivers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand its P20 per kilo rice program to include tricycle and jeepney drivers starting September 16 in five pilot areas.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM

DA seeks legislative powers to fight agri-smuggling

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is requesting legislative backing to grant it enforcement powers, which are deemed crucial for effectively combating agricultural smuggling.

Sat, August 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM

PBBM orders 60-day rice import suspension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a 60-day suspension on the importation of regular milled and well-milled rice, effective September 1 to October 30, 2025.