Agriculture and Food

Macacua urges unity after MILF suspension, stands firm on accountability

COTABATO CITY (June 8) — Suspended as military chief by the very movement he helped build, Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua responded not with defiance but...

Davao del Sur cuts work hours as dengue cases climb, children hardest hit

DIGOS CITY (June 8)— As dengue cases continue to rise across Davao del Sur, provincial officials have taken...

Blaan embroidery traditions in Koronadal formally recognized, heritage safeguarded

KORONADAL CITY (June 8) — The intricate embroidery designs of the Blaan people in Barangay Assumption have been...

Top fugitive in cop ambush case nabbed at GenSan airport

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 8)— A man accused of taking part in a deadly ambush that killed five...

200 riders from 7 nations converge in Surigao Norte for UCI MTB showdown

BUTUAN CITY (June 8) — The rugged trails of this quiet coastal town have become the stage for...
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Rice, transport costs push Davao inflation to 8.9% in April

DAVAO CITY (May 15) — Families across Davao Region felt a sharper squeeze on household budgets in April as inflation surged to 8.9 percent,...

Davao Bets Big on Coffee, Chocolate Tourism—Farmers Still Waiting

DAVAO CITY (May 6) — Davao City is expanding its popular coffee and chocolate crawl this June, banking on tourism to boost its “Chocolate...

Caraga maps drought-prone farms as El Niño threat builds

BUTUAN CITY (April 28) — With dry months looming, Caraga’s agriculture sector is bracing early—pinpointing which farms are most likely to be hit and...

Solar pumps bring lifeline to 1,500 hectares in Davao del Sur

DAVAO CITY (April 24) — In a region where dry spells can mean lost harvests, a new solar-powered irrigation system is giving farmers in...

₱67-M rice hub powers ZamboSur farmers amid global supply strains

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur (April 24) — As global shocks—from fuel price spikes to supply chain disruptions—continue to pressure food systems, a farming town...

Davao Region Remains PH Cacao Powerhouse, but Farmers Face Growing Gaps

DAVAO CITY  (April 23) — Region 11 continues to dominate the country’s cacao industry, producing 7,807 metric tons (MT) and accounting for 72 percent...
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