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Jordeene B. Lagare

Central Luzon, Philippines

Covers agriculture-mining beat for the Philippine Daily Inquirer 📧 [email protected]

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  • 5 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) will file charges against the firm that illegally imported P2 million worth of red onions that were seized at the Mindanao International Container Terminal in Misamis Oriental. In a statement on Tuesday, the DA said the consignee of the shipment from China was Lantix Consumer Goods Trading, which is based in Binondo, Manila.

  • 6 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is undertaking a P27.7-billion program to build bridges for better access to agricultural products in rural areas and improve the lives of farmers and fishers. The Economy and Development Council, chaired by President Marcos, approved the DA’s Farm-to-Market Bridges Development Program (FMBDP) that would “significantly improve rural infrastructure and agricultural logistics,” the DA said in a statement on Monday.

  • 6 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

    Amid soaring global oil prices because of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has vowed to double its efforts for the agriculture sector. “The Department of Agriculture will further improve the work that needs to be done for our farmers, fishers and livestock and poultry raisers,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a video message posted on the DA’s Facebook page.

  • 6 days ago | business.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is delaying the reduction of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice next month. This is in light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East. “We’ll likely delay the rollout by a month or two to gain a clearer picture of where global prices are heading,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday.

  • 1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

    Vivant Corp. is investing about P10 billion through 2030 to undertake various water access and wastewater treatment projects. ”As we move toward 2030, our efforts in energy and water remain aligned with the country’s long-term needs,” Vivant CEO Arlo Sarmiento said in a disclosure. Sarmiento said the listed firm was “identifying opportunities” to deepen its presence in the country’s water sector.

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11 Jun 25

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) says it estimated P200 million in losses due to the coconut scale insect (CSI) infestation. However, the PCA says the pest infestation is manageable. @inquirerdotnet @InquirerBiz https://t.co/ZrsUSbLwHn

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Jordeene B. Lagare @jordeenelagare
11 Jun 25

RT @TyronePiad: READ: Jetstar Asia to stop operations by July 31. It currently operates Singapore-Manila flights. @InquirerBiz https://t.co…

Jordeene B. Lagare
Jordeene B. Lagare @jordeenelagare
10 Jun 25

The United States anticipates a hike in agricultural exports to the Philippines this year amid several sectors’ expansion and the middle class slowly becoming a force in the economy. https://t.co/jQOpYJpsK1