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The country is set to impose a ban on exports of minerals in their raw form to pave the way for the development of local industries, production of higher-value exports, and the creation of more jobs for Filipinos, based on a bill approved on third and final reading by the Senate recently. Senate President Chiz […]
With the signing of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act (SRDP Act), the Philippines is now ready to take long strides toward strengthening its defense manufacturing capabilities, ready to achieve self-reliance in defense before aiming to become a key player in the global defense market. This is according to Senator Migz Zubiri, the father of […]
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), through the National Plant Quarantine Services Division (NPQSD), commenced exports of fresh Hass avocados with a ceremonial send-off at the KTC Port Tibungco, Davao City recently. DA-BPI Assistant Director for Regulatory Services Ruel Gesmundo, DA-Region XI Director Abel James Moteagudo, Dole Philippines Senior Vice President and Stanfilco […]
The Philippines’ commercial shipment of Hass avocado to the Republic of Korea will start soon by the end of September 2023. “We thank the Korean government for finally approving the market access of our Hass avocado exports,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said as he announced that the country can now export […]
The Philippines started exporting fresh mangoes again to Australia with an initial shipment of 1,500 kilograms of Carabao mangoes during a simple send-off ceremony recently at the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Cargo Terminal. The meticulous planning, rigorous adherence to international quality standards, and continuous efforts of our farmers and exporters have culminated in this momentous occasion,” […]
As part of the fruit export deal secured by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his state visit in China, the Philippines is estimated to start its annual export of at least 54,000 metric tons of premium fresh durian to China this year. Stakeholders are now beefing up their production to meet the high demands entailed […]
Dried pili nuts from the Philippines can now enter the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) following the issuance of the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/267. The document authorizes the inclusion of dried pili nuts in the Union list of novel foods that may be placed on the EU market after it […]
The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to implementing strategies to ensure high-quality fruits for export, including durian, which is subject of an export deal with China amounting to $2-billion. The Department of Agriculture (DA), which the President currently directly heads, is taking the lead in strengthening the production of Grade-A durian through […]
Two Philippine poultry farms have secured the approval of the South Korean government to export chicken meat. Cariño and Sons Agri-Development, Inc (CASADI) and LDP Farms Food Corporation (LDP) secured export accreditation after final approval was issued by the Korean government, complying with the requirements of South Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency of the […]
A bill banning the export of black sand and its derivatives in its raw form to other countries hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. The House Committee on Natural Resources, chaired by Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. approved the substitute bill to House Bill 6321 or the proposed Black Sand Processing Act. Under […]