A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
The Philippines is set to produce more sugar than initially expected this crop year, despite challenges from the El Niño phenomenon, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said Monday, May 19. Read more »
A shipment of 35,000 bags of well-milled rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) has arrived in Cebu, marking the start of the province’s participation in the government’s P20 per kilo rice initiative, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday, May 13. Read more »
Batac City is adding fresh flair to its beloved four-day festival this year, bringing in new contests that shine a spotlight on the skills and creativity of local farmers. Read more »
PAGASA is encouraging Filipinos to make use of its newly launched heat index guide, IHeatMAP, which is available on their website until June 30, 2025. Read more »
A community of around 15,000 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Rosario, Agusan del Sur is set to benefit from a new farm-to-market road (FMR) that promises to improve access and enhance livelihoods. Read more »
