Agriculture

A complete tariff system is needed for success

To be effective in protecting farmers, the government should implement a system that is complete.…

PH farm output slumped by hefty 5% in Q3

The sharp drop in palay and corn output due to weather disturbances and high input…

A leader for today

Today, we need a leader who can inspire us to address and overcome the difficult…

DA braces for full impact of El Niño on rice output

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is bracing for the “more significant effects” of the intensifying…

Royal Cargo expands Plaridel operations

Royal Cargo Inc. plans to add meat cutting operations to its facility in Plaridel, Bulacan…

BIZ BUZZ: Swift Foods clips its wings in Palawan

Swift Foods Inc. is putting its Palawan chicken-growing business on pause as poor results and…

Will a P20 sugar tax make Filipinos healthier?

If the government wants Filipinos to consume less sugar, why tax beverages by the liter…

Respond to rallies and recommendation for reform

Our government should respond quickly and effectively to private-sector rallies and recommendations for reform. This…

BIZ BUZZ: Hogs in the limelight

As local hog raisers rallied to protest an influx of pork imports, the Department of…

SRA backs higher tax on drinks with artificial sweeteners

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has pushed for the restructuring of the excise on sweetened…