Manila, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is prioritizing climate-resilient and technology-driven programs in its proposed PHP216.1-billion budget for 2026.

During the budget deliberation of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee J on Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the proposed allocation represents a "meaningful investment" in the country's food producers who continue to struggle with the effects of volatile commodity prices and extreme weather conditions.

"Ang budget ng DA para sa susunod na taon ay hindi lamang numero, ito ay pangako natin sa ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda (The DA's budget for next year is not just a number, it is our promise to our farmers and fisherfolk)," Laurel...