Manila, Aug. 28 -- The country's milk production grew by 11.4 percent in the second quarter of 2025, driven by herd expansion and government support programs, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) reported Thursday.

"The steady growth in both milk output and dairy herd shows that our current programs are bearing fruit. By expanding the herd and improving productivity at the farm level, we are creating more opportunities for our dairy farmers and increasing the availability of fresh, local milk for Filipino families," NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said in a press statement.

Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed milk output reached 18.16 million liters from April to June, higher than the 16.30 million liters recorde...