Agriculture and Food

SOCCSKSARGEN women carry growing burden of elderly care

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 27)  — In Barangay Lagao, 39-year-old fish vendor “Nerissa” stretches her daily earnings to cover not just her children’s needs—but also her mother’s maintenance medicines. “Kapag...

SOCCSKSARGEN posts 4.8% growth, but farmers feel uneven recovery

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 27)  — The SOCCSKSARGEN economy grew by 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national...

SC to revisit foreign divorce rules: What it means for OFWs in Mindanao

MANILA (April 27) — The Supreme Court (SC) is set to resume oral arguments on a case that...

Flood probe hits Davao infra growth

DAVAO CITY (April 27)  — In Barangay Mintal, the slowdown in government projects is felt not in statistics—but...

Flood control probe widens: Mindanao contractors feel ripple effects as raps vs Romualdez mount

MANILA (April 27) — The widening corruption probe over alleged irregularities in flood control projects is now expected...
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Go PGS-certified: Organic farmers urged to label their produce

DAVAO CITY  (November 10) — Organic farmers in the city are urged to get Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification to label their products as...

Mindanao farmers to benefit as PH secures ₱8.7-M climate grant

Global fund backs new project to boost resilience, food security amid extreme weather MANILA (October 31) — The Philippines has received a ₱8.7 million grant...

Misamis Oriental warns vs. shellfish amid algal bloom

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 24)  — Authorities in Misamis Oriental have confirmed an algal bloom off the coast of Tagoloan, prompting warnings against...

DA-13 launches ‘Grow Your Own Food’ challenge for media

BUTUAN CITY (October 23) — The Department of Agriculture – Caraga (DA-13) has launched a vegetable gardening contest for media practitioners in Agusan del...

Sultan Kudarat emerges as Asia’s coffee powerhouse

SULTAN KUDARAT(October 22) — Sultan Kudarat cemented its place as the country’s coffee capital this month after successfully hosting three major international coffee events,...

₱3.8-M DA grant spurs livestock livelihood in Davao Oriental

DAVAO CITY (October 20) — A ₱3.8-million grant from the Department of Agriculture – Davao Region (DA-11) is set to boost livestock production and...
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