A wealthy woman in a mountain cave lends plates to her neighbors, sails overseas to trade cacao, and may be responsible for a broken bridge. The legend of Maria Cacao is stranger and more local than a typical fairy tale. Read more »
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan urged the government to consider a national state of calamity as El Niño farm damage and losses reached P8.57 billion, affecting over 288,000 farmers. Read more »
The future of Philippine agriculture depends not only on what farmers grow, but also on the science, production methods, and market decisions that determine whether crops can thrive. This was a central focus of Pagsibol 2026. Read more »
The lack of inspection facilities for imported agricultural products is allowing smuggled goods to enter the Philippines, according to the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG). Read more »
The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
The Bangsamoro ministry for Indigenous Peoples wants the training to boost incomes from ancestral lands. Read more »
