Access to modern technology could play a major role in strengthening the Philippines’ food supply, according to Sen. Francis Pangilinan, who is advocating for greater adoption of digital tools and climate-resilient practices in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. Read more »
Efforts to reduce plastic pollution in some of the country’s most important waterways are set to intensify following a new partnership between the DENR and global nonprofit organization The Ocean Cleanup. Read more »
DENR warns residents to avoid newly exposed coastal areas in Glan, Sarangani after a 7.8 quake caused coastal uplift, revealing reefs and marine habitats and raising health risks. Read more »
On a small island in Concepcion, Iloilo, a group of women fisherfolk is creating more than just snacks, they are building an additional source of livelihood through homemade seaweed crackers. Read more »
The Davao Region continues to dominate the country’s cacao industry, producing 7,807 metric tons (MT) and accounting for 72 percent of total national output, the Department of Agriculture–Davao Region (DA-11) reported. Read more »
Efforts are underway to reconnect Mindanao with Indonesia through the revival of the Davao–Manado trade and tourism corridor, as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) leads discussions with key stakeholders in North Sulawesi. Read more »
