Philippine govt warns online sellers of smuggled onions
The government has also threatened to revoke the permits of the retailers found guilty of selling this edible bulb in the markets.
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Another fuel price hike seen amid fears of global recession
Unioil said in an advisory that the price of diesel may go up by P2.60 to P2.80 per liter and gasoline by 80 to 90 centavos per liter.
Philippines’ poultry, swine sectors slowly winning battle against animal diseases
The country launched its campaign against the highly-contagious African swine fever following the 2019 outbreak with over than 3,000 heads culled to curb the virus.
Philippine Department of Agriculture pushes boost to salt making
Early August, the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc., called for a budget for the local salt industry as the country was sourcing 93 percent of its salt needs from…
Philippines’ supply of white onions gone since July, growers say
The Department of Agriculture is checking the inventory of white onions, as there might be instances of hoarding occuring, not unlike sugar.
Philippine fuel prices expected to drop for second week in a row
An expert attributed the projected rollback in local pump prices to the lockdowns in China and interest rate hikes globally.
Filipinos to feel brunt of food crisis toward end-2022
According to a live tracker developed by international agricultural research center International Food Policy Research Institute, some 20 countries have imposed export…
Philippines agriculture chief details reasons to import fish
The imports were aimed primarily at stabilizing supply and keep prices in the wet markets from rising.
Philippines to import 60,000 tons of fish to cover shortage
The imports were in response to local fish supplies affected by the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette on many fishing areas.