DA, DOH closely monitor melioidosis cases in Siquijor Philstar.com Suspected glanders is melioidosis – DOH The Manila Times Gov’t moves to contain rare bacterial disease in Siquijor Daily Tribune 2 die from glanders in Siquijor; Bohol heightens alert vs mpox ABS-CBN DA steps up response to melioidosis cases in Siquijor Manila Standard Source link
DA to sell P20/kilo rice in 50 Kadiwa sites Philstar.com NFA Region 8 awaits requests for distribution of P20 rice Philippine News Agency Agri dept preparing for wider rollout of P20 per kilo rice ABS-CBN NFA Western Visayas set to roll out P20-per-kilogram rice Inquirer.net Public joins DA’s salu-salo for KADIWA rice tasting Daily Tribune Source link
Smuggled onions test positive for salmonella Philstar.com DA: Smuggled onions from China positive for heavy metals, salmonella Philippine News Agency Smuggled white onions seized Daily Tribune Philippines seizes 34 tons of smuggled contaminated onions from China FreshPlaza Smuggled onions contain salmonella—DA Manila Standard Source link
Archyde Sustainable Agriculture: The Future of Farming in the Philippines The urgent need for sustainable agriculture in the Philippines has never been more critical. Facing a confluence of climate change impacts, population growth, and dwindling farmlands, the nation must embrace innovative and resilient farming practices to secure its food future. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel … Read more
Event Info – Amidst the solemn atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 H, the courtyard of Cut Meutia Mosque in Menteng, Central Jakarta, was once again enlivened by the presence of the 14th Ramadhan Jazz Festival (RJF). This Islamic-themed music festival, which has been an icon since 2011, was held for two days … Read more
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) and auto components manufacturer Denso Philippines have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to integrate modern education and technology into the high-value crops sector. Denso has notably joined the food industry. Source link
Armored vehicles belonging to the South Africa National Defence Forces (SANDF) contingent of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) drive towards deploy along the road leading to the entrance of the town of Sake, 25km north-west of Goma. (Michael Lunanga / AFP) South African Troops Deployed to … Read more
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P3 billion for 99 cold-storage facilities to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables and high-value crops, and assure continuous supply and price stability. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the provisions would have low operation costs and will run by electricity or solar and wind power, … Read more
THE Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) has filed a complaint against Betron Consumer Goods Trading and owner Ronnel Manalang for smuggling of P20.8 million worth of vegetables declared as frozen fish egg balls at the Subic Port. The case, filed at the Olongapo City Prosecutor’s Office, accused Betron of violating Republic Act … Read more
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said it filed a complaint against Betron Consumer Goods Trading for alleged smuggling of fresh carrots and yellow onions through the Port of Subic and alleged violations of the Food Safety Act and the 1978 Plant Quarantine Law. The complaint, submitted to the Olongapo City Prosecutor’s Office, alleged that … Read more