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10/07/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝

Typhoon Inday’s heavy rains, severe flooding, and strong winds pose a severe threat to the Philippine agricultural sector, particularly as it batters major farming regions in both Northern Luzon and Mindanao. The raised wind signals in provinces like Cagayan and Isabela—critical hubs for rice and corn production—threaten to flatten unharvested crops, while massive flooding in the Liguasan Delta and landslides in Bukidnon risk submerging vast agricultural lands, drowning crops, and washing away livestock. Furthermore, the resulting infrastructure damage and impassable farm-to-market roads disrupt vital supply chains, preventing farmers from transporting their produce and ultimately threatening both local food security and rural livelihoods.

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Metro Manila will experience Typhoon Inday’s “significant” impact over the weekend, even after being downgraded to typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

09/07/2026

‘𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲’ 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧

Tropical Cyclone Inday has weakened into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea, packing 175 kph winds as it moves west-northwest. While the storm is unlikely to make landfall, it will pass near extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening and Saturday morning, with Signal No. 1 currently hoisted over Batanes, Cagayan, and surrounding provinces. PAGASA expects the system to gradually weaken before exiting the country by Saturday, while the southwest monsoon brings scattered rains to the Visayas and Mindanao, and localized thunderstorms impact Luzon.

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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Inday has weakened into a typhoon while over the Philippine Sea but it may pass closest to extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening and Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thurs...

08/07/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀

Although Super Typhoon Inday is not expected to make landfall, its enhancement of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) is forecast to bring heavy rainfall across Luzon from Friday to Saturday. The resulting flooding and transport disruptions could affect agricultural production by delaying planting, harvesting, and the movement of commodities, while also increasing the risk of crop damage and short-term supply constraints. This serves as a reminder of how weather events continue to influence agricultural productivity, supply chains, and market conditions in the Philippines.

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PAGASA warned that the peak impact of habagat enhanced by super typhoon Inday is expected to be felt in Metro Manila on Friday and Saturday.

07/07/2026

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧

PAGASA forecasts that easterlies and localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across the Philippines, prompting warnings for possible flash floods or landslides in affected areas. Meanwhile, as of 3 p.m., Super Typhoon Bavi remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, located 2,120 km east of Southeastern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts up to 250 km/h. Throughout the country, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters are expected, alongside temperatures ranging from 25.4°C to 34.1°C recorded at the PAGASA Science Garden on Monday.

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The easterlies are forecast to affect the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon on July 7, 2026, the state weather bureau said Monday.

06/07/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐄: 𝟓% 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭

House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan is urging the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Biofuels Board to quickly implement the Department of Agriculture's recommendation for a 5% (B5) coconut biodiesel blend. The transition to the higher blend was previously suspended in July 2025 due to concerns over inflation and pump prices. Libanan argues that delaying the program deprives millions of coconut farmers of higher incomes, and that increasing the domestic demand for copra will improve farmgate prices, generate jobs across the agricultural value chain, and reduce the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels.

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A ranking congressman is prodding the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly act on Department of Agriculture's (DA) endorsement of the immediate adoption of a...

03/07/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞

Malaysian palm oil futures fell by 1.1% to close at 4,507 ringgit ($1,105.47) per metric ton for the September contract, pressured by building production momentum and sluggish export demand. Analysts expect prices to remain range-bound as the market anticipates the upcoming Malaysian Palm Oil Board supply and demand report on July 10. The decline was further influenced by losses in rival edible oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges, as well as falling global crude oil prices linked to eased supply disruption concerns following progress in US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1percent on Thursday, as expectations of higher output...

02/07/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐲

Philippine coconut-based export earnings expanded by 13.3% to $1.62 billion from January to May, driven primarily by a 10.3% increase in coconut oil shipments, which brought in $1.32 billion. Secondary products also saw strong annual growth, with copra meal revenues soaring 70.2% and desiccated coconut rising 22.5%. To mitigate the potential impacts of El Niño and sustain output, the Philippine Coconut Authority is implementing targeted interventions like fertilization and drip irrigation. This continued growth follows a record-breaking previous year, where tight global supplies pushed average coconut oil prices up 63% to $2,480 per metric ton, driving total product revenues to an all-time high of $3.5 billion.

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Earnings from coconut-based shipments expanded by double digits in the first five months of the year on the back of higher revenues from coconut oil, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Receipts from coconut-based exports from January to May rose by 13.3 percent to $1.62 billion....

01/07/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬

Malaysian palm oil prices rebounded above MYR 4,550 per tonne, driven by a weaker ringgit, firmer crude oil, and a 10.6% to 11.1% surge in June 1–25 exports. Global supply is expected to tighten as top producer Indonesia launches its B50 biodiesel mandate today, July 1. However, upward momentum was capped after Jakarta lowered its July reference price to USD 1,000.90 per tonne. Demand prospects brightened slightly with improving Chinese economic data, though softer rival oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges limited the rally. Investors now await upcoming monthly industry supply and demand data.

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Malaysian palm oil prices strengthened, hovering above MYR 4,550 per tonne after recent declines, supported by a weaker ringgit and firmer crude oil prices. Stronger demand also lent support, with cargo surveyors estimating June 1–25 palm oil exports rose between 10.6% and 11.1% from the same peri...

30/06/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

Malaysian crude palm oil futures climbed for a second consecutive trading session, driven by robust export shipment data and spillover strength from rival vegetable oils. The upward price momentum is heavily supported by gains in Dalian's most-active soyoil contract, with brokerage firm Pelindung Bestari noting that the interconnected global edible oils complex continues to dictate and sustain these higher price levels.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday for a second straight session, as cargo surveyor...

29/06/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲

According to SunSirs, China's soybean meal market is currently facing heavy oversupply. Brazil's record 180-million-ton harvest and a highly successful U.S. planting season have flooded the market. Simultaneously, China's massive hog farming industry is suffering deep financial losses, which has severely weakened domestic demand for feed. However, despite these bearish physical fundamentals, analysts warn that weather-related speculation in the futures market could still drive prices upward in July.


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