DA declares food emergency to curb high rice prices
The food security emergency, declared by agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., will enable the NFA to release rice buffer stocks

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-agriculture-declares-food-security-emergency-curb-high-rice-prices/

Fisherfolk organizations gather on Tuesday, February 4, to defend small fishers’ preferential right over municipal waters. Groups protest against the court ruling allowing a big fisher within town waters. @here

Antique’s upland towns face threat amid proposed mineral reserve declaration
The proposal faces strong opposition from Antique's civil society groups, churches, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/antique-threat-proposed-mineral-reserve-declaration/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is lowering the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice from P58 to P55 per kilo starting February 5? This move aims to curb the high prices of imported rice that remained elevated despite a tariff cut.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/da-lowers-maximum-srp-imported-rice-february-2025/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that under a food security emergency in the Philippines, the National Food Authority is allowed to sell rice buffer stocks at P35 per kilo to help alleviate soaring prices? This move comes as rice inflation reached a 14-year high of 19.6% in December 2023!

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/will-private-traders-follow-lower-rice-prices-food-emergency/

[Good Business] Brewing ‘kapwa’ in a cup: The road to Philippine specialty coffee
The next time we sip a specialty coffee from the Philippines, remember: in its complex flavors lies not just the richness of the land, but the wisdom of a business approach that dares to put people first.

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https://www.rappler.com/business/opinion-kalsada-philippine-specialty-coffee/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Philippines' Agricultural Secretary recently authorized the import of 4,000 metric tons of onions to prevent a repeat of the 2022 onion crisis, which involved allegations of an 'onion cartel' manipulating prices?

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https://www.rappler.com/business/department-agriculture-onion-importation-february-2025/

Welcome to the environment and science channel, @kechi and @Elaine!

Philippine nickel sector urges Senate to reconsider raw mineral export ban
While Indonesia’s export ban triggered a surge in exports of processed nickel products and foreign investments, it will not work in the Philippines, say leaders of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association

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https://www.rappler.com/business/philippine-nickel-sector-urges-senate-reconsider-mineral-export-ban/

Full Snow Moon— the second Full Moon of the Year 2025. Spotted this day, February 12, 2025 at Pulilan, Bulacan.

Church, activists sound alarm on 17 coastal mining applications in Negros, Panay
Eleven applications cover sites in Negros Island, while the remaining six are in Panay Island

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/church-activists-alarm-coastal-mining-applications-negros-panay/

No pork prices above P400/kilo? DA to set max SRP by March
DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa says P380/kilo of pork is what's 'reasonable'

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-agriculture-set-max-suggested-retail-price-march-2025/

WELCOME, RILEY! 🦅

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announces its new Philippine eagle chick Riley on Tuesday, February 18. Riley was born on January 16 and is the offspring of eagles Sinag and Dakila.

According to the PEF, Riley is the "first-ever documented unassisted natural hatching." 📸: Philippine Eagle Foundation

RELATED: https://www.rappler.com/environment/documentary-philippine-eagles-carlito-uswag-flight-freedom/

DENR orders mining firms to include conservation, climate action in dev’t plans
The environment department requires mining companies to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their community plans

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/denr-orders-mining-companies-include-conservation-climate-action-development-plans/

DA to release NFA rice in Metro Manila, Camarines Sur
The agriculture department is set to release NFA rice stocks to local governments, more than two weeks after it declared a food security emergency

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/da-release-nfa-rice-metro-manila-camarines-sur/

[Good Business ] A call to future senators to rethink Philippine agriculture
For those seeking a seat in the Senate, the path is clear: champion policies that support smart farming, invest in agricultural technology, and ensure that farmers are at the center of this transformation.

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https://www.rappler.com/business/opinion-future-senators-rethink-philippine-agriculture/

DENR chief to firms, LGUs: Protect fisherfolk affected by Manila Bay reclamations
The full assessment of Manila Bay reclamation projects — crucial in the government’s mandate to restore the Bay’s waters — is yet to be made public

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/denr-chief-firms-lgus-protect-fisherfolk-affected-manila-bay-reclamations/

Good morning from Balanga City, Bataan! They’re holding the Ibong Dayo Festival today to celebrate the important role of migratory birds in their community.