DA orders probe into farm input anomaliesRigged bidding? MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered an investigation into the procurement and distribution of farm inputs and machinery after farmers exposed alleged multibillion-peso irregularities. “We invite these farmers’ groups and other organizations to help us ferret out the corrupt within our midst. “There are multiple claims of beneficiaries receiving substandard seeds, wrong fertilizer grades and bad-performing farm machinery,” Montemayor and Cabatbat said in a joint letter to Tiu Laurel. According to Tiu Laurel, the DA looked into similar complaints from farmers’ groups last year, which led to the imposition of penalties.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2026 16:44 UTC