Manila, March 6 -- The Department of Agriculture-Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) on Friday said it has issued a show cause order (SCO) against an alleged illegal manufacturer of fertilizer in Mindanao.

In a statement, FPA Executive Director Glenn Estrada said the move is part of the government efforts to protect the fertilizer industry and uphold the welfare of Filipino farmers in the country.

"Inspections and enforcement will continue to prevent unsafe products from reaching farmers," he said. "This Show Cause Order sends a clear message that regulatory compliance is not optional, and violators will be held accountable."

The FPA ordered the DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading in Makilala, North Cotabato to explain why ...