Latest in agriculture sectorThe Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and left-leaning think tank IBON Foundation—often at opposite ends of the policy debate—arrived at the same conclusion that the Philippine economy underperformed in 2025 and faces serious structural weaknesses heading into 2026, based on…
Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. on Saturday, December 13, identified several attached agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA) as standouts for 2025, citing institutional improvements and expanding production programs. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has warned that Filipinos will continue to face high food prices, hunger, and malnutrition if the agriculture sector remains inadequately funded. He issued the warning after successfully defending the 2026 budgets of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the…
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