DA chief Tiu Laurel assures public of stable price, supply of agri products until June-July

Published March 19, 2026 12:34pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public Thursday that prices in the country will remain stable for the time being amid tensions in the Middle East as supplies of agricultural … Read more

‘A critical step in understanding the potential risks’

A recent study made a disturbing discovery about the ongoing problem of tire chemicals seeping into agricultural products. What’s happening? A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that additives used in tire manufacturing were present in common fruits and vegetables eaten in Switzerland. While further research is needed to understand the … Read more

DTI heightens support for MSMEs and consumer welfare in Laguna

Laguna, Philippines—This month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues its mission of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and protecting consumer rights through a series of significant initiatives that took place across the province. Leading the line-ups of projects, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program was launched to reinforce the DTI’s commitment to … Read more