Commentary

Trust, readiness and resilience for a secure digital future

In today’s digitally interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical part of national security. Cyberattacks…

Senate must keep its word on RCEP

The Senate must continue being a much-valued ally of agriculture. We believe it will keep…

Private sector must be involved in agri governance

The private sector must participate in agriculture governance, together with government, to accelerate our economic…

Multiple benefits of revitalizing our rivers

The Philippines is the fourth most vulnerable to extreme weather events such as typhoons and…

Bigger budget for private sector monitoring needed

If Congress does not allot a bigger chunk for private sector monitoring in the Department…

The miracle of the bamboo

Now that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has made a stronger move to create additional…

How abaca, other high-value crops can thrive in the country

For agriculture roadmaps to be optimally useful, action must be taken on four dimensions. They…

Antisabotage council needs this one important factor

The Anti-Agriculture Economic Sabotage Act, signed by the President just last September 26, can significantly…

Intercropping to address a coconut crisis

Unless intercropping is implemented in our coconut farms, our coconut farmers will remain the poorest…

DA’s budget urgently needs monitoring, liquidation

In a public-private group meeting last Sept. 11, two measures were discussed to stop the…