Pork import ban too little too late? Tariff hike sought to protect hog farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel officially announces a 60-day ban on pork imports after signing the order on Sunday, November 8
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The case of ex-DA chief Leonardo Montemayor: What we know so far
(1st UPDATE) Montemayor, chairman of the Federation of Free Farmers, has made allegations about anomalies in rice import deals involving Planters Products Inc.
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DA: Weak peso to push up imported rice, fertilizer prices
Meanwhile, the Philippines’ rice import volume is expected to increase by November and December in anticipation of severe El Niño
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All 5 chief justice candidates pass JBC shortlist | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Supreme Court, Gibo Teodoro, Alex Eala
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House insertions for farm-to-market roads came from DA list – spox
The agriculture department says copy-paste errors caused faulty farm-to-market road coordinates
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Macacua is BARMM Parliament’s first elected chief minister | The wRap
Today’s headlines: BARMM, Mayon Volcano, Patrick Stewart
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PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B
Among those fined is ‘onion queen’ Lilia Cruz, the alleged cartel mastermind. It’s the biggest fine ever imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission.
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Food supply sufficient for Super El Niño, P45-B aid coming for farmers – DA
More funds are coming next year, when the effects of El Niño are expected to worsen
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Ayuda to roads: Where the House wants to add billions in the 2027 budget
Rappler tracks which lawmakers proposed a bigger budget for certain agencies and programs
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[Vantage Point] How the Philippines lost its salt
How does an archipelago endowed with more than 36,000 kilometers of pristine coastline end up purchasing from abroad seawater’s most elemental gift?
