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The Philippines’ agriculture department will take over rural road building in 2026 to cut costs, boost farmer incomes, and lower food prices.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture plans to take over farm-to-market road construction in 2026, aiming to cut costs by at least 20% through better management and new technologies like soil stabilizers, reducing the average cost per kilometer to P12 million or less.
With the House of Representatives doubling the 2026 budget to P32 billion, the DA expects to accelerate rural road development, helping farmers and fisherfolk cut transportation costs, access markets faster, and boost incomes, potentially lowering food prices.
The agency will collaborate with local governments and the military to ensure transparency and efficiency.
El departamento de agricultura de Filipinas se hará cargo de la construcción de caminos rurales en 2026 para reducir costos, aumentar los ingresos de los agricultores y reducir los precios de los alimentos.