Marcos Oks rice subsidies for cops, soldiers
Amid rumors of destabilization, President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to promote the welfare of uniformed personnel and their families and announced the approval of funding for rice and health care benefits......»»
Philippines ratifies WTO deal on fisheries subsidies
The Philippines has ratified the World Trade Organization agreement on fisheries subsidies, which seeks to curb harmful subsidies like support for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing , bringing the landmark multilateral deal closer to effectivity......»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group
“Eddie's daughter believed it was suicide, triggered by the non-stop threats against his father. Eddie often tells his family why the soldiers are harassing him despite being a barangay official and he knows nothing about the allegations and what the soldiers are looking for in the area." The post Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
Thailand s rice exports up 44 pct in January
BANGKOK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's rice exports jumped 43.96 percent from a year earlier to 1.12 million tons in January, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Tuesday. The government has set a rice export target of 7.5 million tons this year as part of efforts to develop the quality of rice varieties and expand access to Thai rice in overseas markets, Chai said in a statement. Authorities a.....»»
GOCC subsidies down 18 percent to P164 billion in 2023
Budgetary support to state-run firms slipped to P164 billion last year amid a tight fiscal space but the health and agriculture sectors remain the priorities for subsidies......»»
State firms get higher subsidies
The government ramped up its budgetary support to state-run firms by 35 percent to almost P13 billion in February, with the bulk of the subsidies intended to fund irrigation projects......»»
E-wallets tapped in distribution of P22.9 billion farmer subsidies
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed the use of e-wallets in the distribution of P22.9 billion in subsidies to farmers......»»
Jaishankar begins Singapore visit with homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, brave INA soldiers
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar kicked off his Singapore visit on Saturday by paying homage to Subhash Chandra Bose and the brave Indian National Army soldiers. The INA Marker in Singapore, which Jaishankar visited recognizes the deep patriotism of the Indian National Army soldiers. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Began my Singapore visit by paying homage to Netaji and the brave Indian.....»»
Jaishankar begins Singapore visit with homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, brave INA soldiers
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar kicked off his Singapore visit on Saturday by paying homage to Subhash Chandra Bose and the brave Indian National Army soldiers. The INA Marker in Singapore, which Jaishankar visited recognizes the deep patriotism of the Indian National Army soldiers. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Began my Singapore visit by paying homage to Netaji and the brave Indian.....»»
Pinoy soldiers in Korean War remembered
Filipino soldiers who fought with Korean soldiers during the Korean War in the 1950s were cited by former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon......»»
6 soldiers, 2 suspected militants killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have clashed with suspected militants in the southern Philippines, leaving six soldiers and two rebels dead and four other soldiers wounded, a military report said on Monday. The report said the fighting between troops and alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group erupted on Sunday afternoon in a village in Munai town in Lanao del Norte province. The.....»»
6 soldiers, 2 suspected militants killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have clashed with suspected militants in the southern Philippines, leaving six soldiers and two rebels dead and four other soldiers wounded, a military report said on Monday. The report said the fighting between troops and alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group erupted on Sunday afternoon in a village in Munai town in Lanao del Norte province. The.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»