Agriculture and Food

Samal assessor flags nonexistent barangay in Sara Duterte’s SALN property address

Tax records match the declared property values, but the location indicated in the Vice President's SALN does not match the city's official barangay records. MANILA (November 11)  — A property...

NAPOLCOM honors retired general Marantan, but public service carries an accountability test

MANILA (November 11)  — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has conferred a Plaque of Commendation on retired police...

Mindanao consumers lead in willingness to borrow, but savings remain a priority

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 11)  — Mindanao consumers are more willing to take out loans or use...

Her name, her choice: Why married women should not have to surrender their surnames

Philippine law already allows married women to retain their maiden names. Yet institutional practices continue to make some...

Davao durian firms seal $27M China deals, but farmers must share gains

Two export agreements could expand the Chinese market for Philippine durian, but the bigger test is whether rising...
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More provinces face drought as El Niño tightens grip

MANILA (October 6) — More Philippine provinces could slip into drought by early 2027 as El Niño intensifies, threatening water supplies and putting communities...

El Niño puts Davao rice harvest at risk as DA pushes crop shift

DAVAO CITY (September 23)  — Davao Region’s rice farmers are being urged to rethink what they plant as worsening El Niño conditions threaten to...

Davao coffee boom faces test: Are farmers earning more?

DAVAO CITY (September 23) — Davao Region is expanding its coffee industry on the back of rising demand for local specialty beans, but the...

Mindanao Poverty Declines, But Gains Remain Uneven: MinDA-World Bank Assessment

DAVAO CITY (September 20) — The numbers tell a story of progress. The people behind the numbers tell a more complicated one. Poverty in Mindanao...

CAMIGUIN’S 47TH LANZONES FESTIVAL SET OCTOBER 18–25 

CAMIGUIN ISLAND -- Camiguin will celebrate the 47th Lanzones Festival from October 18 to 25, 2026, bringing together residents and visitors for a celebration...

A Legacy Picked from the Trees: USM Community Celebrates Panagburas 2026

DAVAO CITY (September 12) — Laughter resonated through the branches of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Fruit Orchard on September 11, 2026, as...
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