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BOC intercepts P7 million shabu in car part
The Bureau of Customsrecently prevented the exportation of 1.1 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P7 million hidden in an automobile part to be sent to New Zealand......»»
P250 billion needed to provide water for 40 million Pinoys
The government needs at least P250 billion to provide potable water and sanitation to at least 40 million Filipinos with no access yet to clean and safe drinking water, a ranking official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said yesterday......»»
House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7
The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»
DTI rolls out the Rice on Wheels Program in coordination with Bulacan rice millers and traders
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with Bulacan rice millers and traders, will officially roll out the “Rice on Wheels Program for Retailers” to ensure the availability of affordable regular and well-milled rice to the general public......»»
Katambal ni Janella na si Win Metawin unang Thai AFA Rising Star awardee
DADALO ang emerging Thai star na si Win Metawin sa gaganaping 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA) sa Hong Kong ngayong Marso. Siya lang naman ang kauna-unahang Thai na tatanggap ng AFA Rising Star Award. Iginagawad ang nasabing pagkilala sa mga promising new generation talents na nagpakita ng exceptional breakthroughs and potentials sa Asian cinema. Kahilera ngayon.....»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
Vietnam s Q1 rice export up 42 pct in value
HANOI, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam exported over 2.1 million tons of rice, up 42 percent year-on-year in value, in the first quarter of this year, VnExpress reported Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The country earned 1.4 billion U.S. dollars from exporting rice during the cited period, said the report. The Philippines was the biggest importer of Vietnamese rice, accou.....»»
Repeal of liberalization law urged to combat high rice inflation
A farmer group on Wednesday said that reversing the rice liberalization law would help address the low procurement of rice grains and high rice inflation......»»
Coming soon: Rice for diabetics
Filipino rice lovers may soon need not worry about their blood sugar level spiking when eating the staple as scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are advancing well with its ultra-low glycemic index (GI) rice......»»
The pests that are toxic politics and rice tariffication
Duterte back in 2019 promised us of cheaper rice with his Rice Tariffication Law. The Marcos-Duterte Uni-Team in 2022 promised to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. These promises clearly remained as promises......»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»
Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»
P93B post-harvest facilities needed to stop rice, corn wastage
MANILA, Philippines – A total of P93 billion is required to establish adequate post-harvest facilities to prevent the wastage of corn and rice, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday. Laurel said around 12.7 to 15 percent of rice production is lost due to the lack of post-harvest facilities. “Sa rice and.....»»
Precious Haul
Farmers haul sacks of palay in Kabacan, North Cotabato on Thursday, 7 March 2024. Kabacan is one of the top rice producers in province. MindaNews photo.....»»
Enrile 100-anyos na ngayong V-Day, tatanggap ng P100k cash gift
NGAYONG Valentine’s Day, February 14, ipinagdiriwang ni Chief Presidential Legal Counsel at dating Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile ang kanyang ika-100 kaarawan. Kaya naman isa siya sa mga Pinoy na magse-celebrate ng kanilang 100 years ngayong taon na makakatanggap ng P100,000 centenarian cash gift, base na rin sa nakasaad sa Centenarians Act of 2016. Ayon sa Centenarians.....»»
Philippines’ estimated rice imports rise by 100,000 MT — USDA
In a data report released on Friday, the USDA has increased its estimates for Philippine rice imports in 2024 to 3.9 million MT, higher than the 3.8 MT million forecast last January. .....»»
Israel vows retaliation following Irans attack: Analysts predict potential outcomes
Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza, vows to retaliate against Iran In a recent development, Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system successfully intercepted rockets launched.....»»
Lungon ni Dingdong Dantes sa ‘Rewind’ gipalit ni Boss Toyo ug P250k
Gipalit sa negosyante ug social media personality nga si Boss Toyo ang lungon nga gigamit ni Dingdong Dantes sa pelikula nga ‘Rewind’ ug gibayaran niya kini og P250, 000. Sa latest episode sa iyang vlog nga “Pinoy Pawnstars” nga iyang gi-post niadtong Pebrero 16, gipakita ni Boss Toyo nga gidala sa tag-iya sa punerarya nga.....»»