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Call to tax the very richest arises from their own ranks
The combined wealth of the world’s very richest dipped by $500 billion in 2023, to $12.2 trillion from $12.7 trillion in March 2022, according to Forbes, whose list of 2,668 billionaires in 2022 also dipped to 2,640......»»
The Daily Guardian: Competitive Battle for Market Share Arises as U.S. Oil Production Soars
Title: Saudi Arabia Struggles to Stabilize Oil Prices Amid Rising US Production In a bid to support oil prices, Saudi Arabia and its OPEC+ allies.....»»
Monstah in mah hood
Striking a balance between power, capability, and efficiency are key elements customers look for in a vehicle engine. With the stop and go nature of traffic in most parts of the Philippines, a car that leaves more in the tank while delivering power as the need arises is well appreciated by drivers. This balance is in Ford’s chosen powertrain for its 4x4 offerings in the Philippines: the 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine. Found inside the hood of the Next-Gen Everest Titanium+ 4x4, Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 and the Ranger Raptor, it delivers the capability drivers need without sacrificing efficiency. What exactly makes this engine a good fit for drivers plying on Philippine roads on a daily basis? The 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine is a product of Ford’s action to getting both power and fuel economy in one engine. It works by delivering torque and power through independent turbos. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the engine is also designed to always have the vehicle in optimal gear. Depending on how the vehicle is driven, it will utilize all gears to offer maximum fuel efficiency. If the driver decides to punch the accelerator pedal, it will skip-shift to give out higher performance. The engine delivers a maximum of 210PS of power and 500Nm of torque as well as a towing capacity of 3.5 tons. As seen on various models of the Everest, Ranger, and Ranger Raptor, this engine is paired with selectable drive modes that further showcases its various capabilities across different needs. Whether for towing, hauling, driving fast on a highway or off-roading, vehicles equipped with this engine perform to the conditions the driver faces. Powerful as it is, the engine performs quietly. The Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine offers less noise emissions compared to its previous generation, especially when the vehicle is at idle. The structure of the engine was developed to limit the noise it radiates by reducing significant noise-influencing components - making it a quiet and smoother operating powertrain. The 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel is part of Ford’s innovation in turbo-charged engine technology. Before it was launched globally five years ago, the engine has gone through a total of 5.5 million kilometers of durability testing, including 400,000 kilometers at the hands of real customers, comprehensive analysis in laboratories and at Ford vehicle proving grounds. The post Monstah in mah hood appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
VAWC Leave
Dear Atty. Maan, My sister recently got out of an abusive relationship and is still undergoing treatment for all the physical and emotional trauma it caused. Since she has already used up all her entitled leaves from her company, she inquired if she could make use of the 10-day VAWC (Violence Against Women and Children) leave provided under Republic Act 9262. However, her employer denied her request. Is her employer’s denial correct, Atty.? Abby *** Dear Abby, Female employees in both the private and public sectors who are victims or victim-survivors of violence or abuse as defined under Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, are entitled to a leave of absence with full pay for a period of up to 10 days. Section 43 of RA 9262 provides: Entitled to Leave. — Victims under this Act shall be entitled to take a paid leave of absence up to 10 days in addition to other paid leaves under the Labor Code and Civil Service Rules and Regulations, extendible when the necessity arises as specified in the protection order. Any employer who shall prejudice the right of the person under this section shall be penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Likewise, an employer who shall prejudice any person for assisting a co-employee who is a victim under this Act shall likewise be liable for discrimination.” (Section 43 (a), RA 9262) As such, Employers may be held liable for discrimination and for violation of RA 9262 if the employer/head of office prejudices the right or denies the application for leave by his/heremployee who is a victim-survivor under the VAWC law or (2) any person for assisting a co-employee who is a victim under the VAWC law. To be entitled to the 10-day VAWC leave, the victim-employee must present to her employer a certification that an action for VAAWC has been filed or is pending. This certification may be issued by the Punong Barangay or Barangay Captain, a barangay kagawad, a prosecutor or the clerk of court, as the case may be. The victim employee may show a police report indicating the details of the incidence of violence and/or a medical certificate, but subject to the discretion of the victim-employee’s immediate supervisor. Hope this helps. Atty. Mary Antonnette Baudi The post VAWC Leave appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Abalos gathers LCEs, PNP, MMDA to work on EO 39
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. on Saturday gathered the local chief executives, officials of the Philippine National Police, and Metro Manila Development Authority to work hand-in-hand in implementing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Executive Order No. 39 imposing a price ceiling on rice. In a press conference at the MMDA headquarters, Abalos said they will "fill the gap" of personnel mandated to strictly monitor if rice retailers are following the President's order. "While the DA (Department of Agriculture) and Department of Trade and Industry were tasked as the lead agencies to (carry out) order the price ceiling," the manpower of the two agencies is not enough to do the job of maintaining the price of rice in local markets, especially in the metropolis, that the EO dictates it must be sold at P41 for regular milled rice and P45 for well-milled rice. "DTI said they only have 30 personnel (for the task). Metro Manila is about 17 million," Abalos explained, stressing that LCEs should tap their market masters, with PNP officers and MMDA enforcers in carrying out the President's order. An information drive, he said should also be intensified for everyone to follow. "Matulungan tayo rito. Because of the widespread practice of price manipulation and hoarding. Nagalit na ang Presidente kaya gumawa ng mandatory price ceiling," Abalos said. He also warned public officials who would be found to be "conspiring with hoarders and price manipulators" would face administrative cases and permanent disqualification from holding positions in public service. EO 39 was issued following the joint recommendations of the DA and DTI to President Marcos Jr. who signed the order on Friday, August 31. The need to implement the initiative arises from the unreasonable increase in the retail prices of rice despite the sufficient supply owing to the recent arrival of rice imports as well as the expected surplus of locally produced rice. Fraudulent activities in the rice industry including illegal importation and price manipulation are laid out to be the main contributing factors affecting not only the cost of the commodity but also the steady access of people to rice as a basic necessity aside from the oil price fluctuations in the global market. According to Republic Act No. 7581, the President, upon the recommendation of the implementing agency, or the Price Coordinating Council, may impose a price ceiling on any basic necessity or prime commodity in compliance with the conditions set by the law. RA 7581, or the Price Act was enacted in 1992, allowing the state to provide effective and sufficient protection to consumers against hoarding, profiteering, and cartels. The post Abalos gathers LCEs, PNP, MMDA to work on EO 39 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sherwin Lucas glides with Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod
Like a graceful swan on a lake, general manager Sherwin Lucas determinedly steered Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod through some rough waters during the health crisis, which the public seemed to not have noticed just how difficult he tirelessly paddled underwater. He initially targeted a college double major in Business and Accounting. However, with the closure of the American bases where his dad was gainfully employed, a reversal of fortunes occurred. When it was finally time to continue his studies, he graduated with a degree in Commerce instead. [caption id="attachment_175659" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Art Cove[/caption] Fresh out of university, he initially applied as a Cost Controller, but was quickly referred to the Front Office. Little did he know this would kickstart his career in the hospitality industry. He soon became the supervisor and the events head for Discovery Suites. He then accepted the challenge to become the resident manager of the Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay. A firm believer in continuous education, he trained at the Asian Institute of Management and at the prestigious Professional Development Program in Cornell Nanyang in Singapore. He also possesses hands-on experiences in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="175660,175661"] While on a holiday in Hong Kong, he chanced upon an interview opportunity for The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel as the assistant events manager. Strange as it may seem, this began his back-and-forth stints between properties in Manila and Macau — as he methodically climbed the ranks, as the director of operations, events manager and director of events. When the global pandemic brought the world to a standstill, he grabbed the opportunity to be the general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and has settled with his wandering pair of shoes ever since. Established in 2021, the property boasts 150 rooms and suites, all located within the accessible SM City Bacolod Complex. Guests look forward to amenities, such as the pool deck, in-room spa services, fitness center, a jogging path, and even an art cove, where one may acquire featured pieces from local artists. [gallery size="full" ids="175662,175663,175664"] Culinary-wise, executive sous chef Billy Jo Andaca offers the all-day international dining at Arima, a grab-and-go counter of DASH, the chill Lobby Lounge and the popular pool bar Marapara al Fresco. Should Lucas not have been a hotelier, he would have pursued a career in education or medicine. In his free time, in addition to reading spy, crime and mystery novels, he looks forward to this private time in the kitchen. He likewise lets out stress by driving while listening to music. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="175665,175666"] We recently had a brief chat with Lucas, where he shared some interesting tidbits on himself and the Park Inn. Career highlights As a resident manager, there was not a same single day in the perplexing world of hotel operations. I recall I handled my biggest-ever event — with 15,000 delegates in attendance — as the director of events. Finally, I’m so glad and fulfilled when I was appointed as the general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. Management style I believe in engaging the team by having a clear and relatable ‘reason for being’. We stand by four tenets: our guests, the owning company, our team and the community-at-large. All these factors affect each other, but may sometimes be seemingly conflicting in interests. All our decisions — may it be big or small — always consider the effects on these four pillars. I stand by guided empowerment — teach and mentor not just the officers, but also individual staff members to enable them to make informed decisions. We also need to provide safety nets that allow them to learn without major harm to the organization. Important ingredients to be a property of choice It’s definitely an empowered and engaged team. We also need to continue to fine-tune and self-improve our systems and processes as the need arises. Location is of utmost importance. Marketing preference Social media has a wider reach — with almost limitless creativity and possibilities! Dream post I am living my dream post — it allows me to explore my talents to form, to lead and to nurture the team. Sometime in the future, I would wish to mold promising hospitality leaders. The post Sherwin Lucas glides with Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Rice hoarding, manipulation feasible’ — lawmaker
Rice hoarding and price manipulation, at this time when the commodity's cost surged at P56 per kilo, is a feasible occurrence. The vice chairperson of the House committee on agriculture and food, Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) Representative Nicanor Briones, in a radio interview on Sunday, said he would not rule out the possibility that there is indeed hoarding and price manipulation of rice in the Philippine market. "Like this time, the rice is already in their possession, to traders and importers. That means they can really manipulate the price," Briones said. "They may not release a lot of rice right away if they already have it in warehouses and are waiting for the price to go up," he added. According to the solon, stockpiling of rice in warehouses is not unlikely at this time, given that harvest season has yet to begin. The harvest season for rice will kick off next month until October. He, however, said there is a good chance that the price will drop when the harvest comes. Briones noted that the current challenge arises from the lack of visits to warehouses, which the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry do the shepherding. This way, the national government could quickly identify the potential hoarders, assuming any exist. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last week ordered the DA, which he heads, and the DTI to keep a close eye on the price of the commodity in light of the surge, which soared at P56 per kilo. The P20 per kilo rice, which is one of the campaign promises of Marcos, has yet to be felt by Filipinos over two years of his presidency. In the House of Representatives, the agriculture panel last 16 August conducted a briefing with the DA officials on the adequacy of the country's rice supply as there were reports of an impending rice crisis despite the DA undersecretaries' statements that the country is expecting 852,000 metric tons of imported rice and 5.7-million MT of “palay” yielded during the first-semester harvest. The post ‘Rice hoarding, manipulation feasible’ — lawmaker appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Caught in crossfire
The struggle for territorial jurisdiction is a common issue that arises in urban areas, where administrative boundaries intersect and competing interests collide. Such is the case in the ongoing feud between Makati City and Taguig City over the control and management of 14 public schools in the EMBO (Enlisted Men’s Barrio) area. The EMBO area, situated on the border of Makati and Taguig, has been a contentious zone since the boundaries of these two cities were defined. Although a Supreme Court resolution has declared that Fort Bonifacio and 10 EMBOs are part of Taguig’s territory, it has failed to put an end to the decades-old dispute. The territorial tug-of-war between the two cities continues to rage, this time affecting the public schools and by extension its students, teachers, and parents. Makati, over the weekend, accused Taguig of forcibly trying to take over the EMBO public schools, a claim denied by the latter, calling it “a lie and another desperate attempt to mislead the public.” Taguig has also rejected Makati’s offer of free uniforms and school supplies to the students of the affected schools which Makati had been giving before the Supreme Court resolution. Makati, in turn, has sought clarification on the ownership issues, saying the SC ruling pertains to the cities’ territorial row but not the “ownership” rights to the public schools which were paid for and “owned” by Makati. Meanwhile, around 30,000 students from the EMBO schools in the 10 barangays that used to be part of Makati are caught in the crossfire between the two local governments. A common concern shared by the affected residents was losing the quality of service they received from Makati before the shift to Taguig. Posts by users across social media platforms highlighted not just the educational benefits most “Makatizens” enjoyed, but the medical, livelihood, and good governance the LGU provided. “Let’s face the fact that Makati provides better benefits than Taguig, and Taguig can never, and will never transcend what Makati can offer,” a netizen wrote in his post. Several underlying factors contribute to the persistence of the feud. One significant factor is the socioeconomic disparity between the two cities. Makati City is known as the country’s financial hub, boasting high-end developments and a substantial tax base. On the other hand, Taguig, while experiencing significant growth, may have less access to resources and funds. Control over the EMBO area, particularly its schools, has financial implications that impact the quality of education and services available to the residents. This power struggle represents more than just territorial control — it is a fight for the allocation of resources and the provision of essential services to the community. Another key factor is the emotional attachment that residents and local authorities have to their jurisdiction. Generations of families have lived, worked, and grown up in EMBO, creating a strong sense of identity and belonging — to Makati. The tug-of-war between Makati and Taguig threatens to disrupt this sense of community, as decisions made by one city may not fully align with the interests and preferences of the residents. This emotional aspect intensifies the feud and makes its resolution more challenging. In an effort to protect the best interests of the students and teachers, the Department of Education headed by Vice President Sara Duterte has assumed authority over the 14 public schools affected by the SC decision, in effect diffusing the tension between the two cities. The DepEd said it would now directly supervise the schools, pending a transition plan. We believe it is indeed in the best interest of both the learners and teachers to have the DepEd take over supervision since the subject schools are primarily DepEd schools. The resources and efforts that both Makati City and Taguig are investing in the territorial dispute could be better used to address other pressing issues, such as infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and public services. After all, the inefficiencies and distractions caused by the feud, whether we like it or not, hinder overall progress and growth in the region. The post Caught in crossfire appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bottoms up! Take a bar crawl across the metro
Metro Manila undergoes a vibrant makeover as the sun sets beneath the skyscrapers, revealing an exciting realm of nighttime enjoyment bursting with vibrancy and thrill. The capital city of the Philippines is home to a number of landmark locations and hidden gems that promise to take your nightlife to spectacular new levels. Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to explore the enchanted wonders that this electric city has to offer. It’s time to embark on a “shot puno (a full shot)” adventure across the metro. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="172079,172081"] The Palace The Palace Manila has maintained its reputation as the premier nightlife destination in the Philippines since its opening in 2014. The entire place, which consists of a variety of venues such Clubhouse, Xylo, Island, Yes Please and Revel, continues to set the standard for Manila’s nightlife scene by providing a wide variety of outlet concepts to satiate the city’s insatiable hunger for entertainment. Bank Bar Bank Bar, a mysterious destination for those in the know, arises from a hidden gem tucked behind a 7-Eleven store. Visitors are welcomed into the quiet location’s contemporary, industrial-inspired ambiance by a curtain-covered entrance. Bank Bar emanates a special fusion of sophistication and toughness thanks to its luxurious seating and exposed ceiling, which is reminiscent of a loft that has been abandoned. Patrons can enjoy a one-of-a-kind drinking experience whether they’re seated at the corner bar or chowing down from carts. Sanctuary Poblacion Sanctuary Poblacion, the brainchild of Milka Romero, a trailblazing entrepreneur in the culinary realm, has quickly become a sought -after destination in Makati. The bar and restaurant provide an alluring environment, with regular and guest DJs laying the groundwork for exciting nights with themed music. Sanctuary Poblacion is a popular destination for people looking for a lively evening because of its enticing flavor fusion and energetic ambiance. Polilya Polilya, the epitome of a funky and eclectic space, reopened its doors in August 2022 to enthusiastic crowds. To jubilant crowds, Polilya, the pinnacle of a quirky and diverse environment, reopened its doors in August 2022. With its signature K-pop night, appropriately named “K-Pob,” Polilya adds a fresh twist to Manila’s nightlife scene by channeling the enthusiasm of K-pop fans and enthralling partygoers with a distinctive musical experience. Filling Station With its 1950s diner vibe, Filling Station Bar Cafe offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane. This Metro Manila institution provides American, Mexican and Filipino cuisine while transporting guests to a time of vintage Hollywood glitz. You’ll become engrossed in the romance of the past as the crew, dressed like famous Hollywood figures, tends to your needs. Agimat at Ugat Enter a world of Filipino folklore and mythology at the Agimat at Ugat. This innovative facility effortlessly transports visitors from the hustle and bustle of the city into a realm of enchantment. While the second floor, Agimat, features a party room adorned with artificial balete trees and folk magic symbols, the first floor, Ugat, seamlessly blends fine dining with a range of beverages for more intimate gatherings. The post Bottoms up! Take a bar crawl across the metro appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
W+B Advisory Group’s ‘Family Business Continuity’ event to drive succession empowerment for family businesses
As the founder’s tenure in a family business comes to an end, the question arises: What’s next? W+B Advisory Group, a leading Asia Pacific-based Strategic Advisory firm specializing in Family Governance, Succession, and Next Generation Leadership, understands the critical needs of family businesses and they are proud to organize an exclusive event, “Family Business Continuity: […] The post W+B Advisory Group’s ‘Family Business Continuity’ event to drive succession empowerment for family businesses appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-4B stations full alert for SoNA
The Police Regional Office in Mimaropa region disclosed that it has placed all its stations in the region on full alert as part of its efforts to secure President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address on 24 July. PRO-4B chief Brig. Gen. Joel Doria said that the region — comprised of the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan — will implement maximum preparedness and intensification of anti-crime operations of all police units in preparation for the second SoNA of the President. He added that PNP personnel will be on full alert, ready to be deployed in the different areas as the need arises to undertake Civil Disturbance Management operations. “The public can assure of the readiness of all police units in the region, together with the different line agencies, in securing the community from lawless elements that may cause harm and threat to peace and order,” Doria said. The PRO-4B chief also directed the lower units to work closely with its Armed Forces of the Philippines counterparts, force multipliers, stakeholders and local government units in maintaining peace and order during the SoNA. “I already directed all field commanders and unit leaders in the region to intensify proactive security measures to ensure vigilance and readiness in their respective AORs during the President’s second SoNA,” Doria said. The PNP earlier said more than 22,000 policemen and augmentation forces will be tapped to secure the President’s SoNA, around 5,000 would be deployed near the Batasang Pambansa. While it has yet to receive any report of security threats, authorities said they will assess all information it has been receiving about the event. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said some 5,000 to 6,000 police officers would be deployed in the vicinity of the House of Representatives where the President would deliver the annual address. She said the police force would also implement the “Manila Shield” where other places of convergence would also be secured. “Our regular beat and patrol operations will not be compromised because we are looking at some areas, particularly our crime prone areas, they would not be left unguarded as long as we have focused police personnel around and outside of the Batasang Pambansa,” Fajardo said. The post PRO-4B stations full alert for SoNA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PULSO kiosks survey port users’ satisfaction
The Philippine Ports Authority on Tuesday unveiled its new Port Users and Locators Satisfaction Outlook or PULSO that will collate feedback from port customers and users. "This PULSO is a modern, real-time and efficient customer feedback system. The set of questions used in the system is based on the PPA's compliance with the Anti-Red Tape Authority. Through the system, the public can rate the PPA port services, service providers and shipping lines," PPA general manager Atty. Jay Daniel Santiago told reporters during the celebration of PPA's 49th anniversary at its head office in Manila. "It features five languages to include English, Tagalog, Ilocano, Bisaya, and Pangasinense. Other languages can also be added as the need arises. A QR code is also provided for those who opt to answer the feedback form through the use of their mobile phones," he added. Santiago said the PULSO project is worth P87.350 million, with two years service contract under its software provider Cosmotech Philippines Inc. Santiago said 128 PULSO kiosks are already installed in all ports nationwide. The first kiosks were deployed at the Port of Abra de Ilog in Mindoro, Terminal Management Office in Capiz, and TMO Camarines in the first week of June 2023. As of 11 July 2023, all kiosks were already properly installed. Cruise terminals Meanwhile, Santiago said the PPA is finishing construction of world-class cruise ship terminals in Coron, Palawan; Currimao, Ilocos Norte; and Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. All three terminals are scheduled for completion this year or in the first quarter of 2024. "Similar to the airports, we want to build exclusively dedicated cruise terminals with the focus being to accept foreign tourists. It will have the best facilities, as well as customs and immigration personnel, excursion and tour operators, and kiosks that sell local products that would serve tourists, like a one-stop shop," the PPA chief said. The cruise terminals match the specifications of cruise vessels which are larger than cargo ships. According to the Department of Tourism, there are 139 cruise vessels scheduled to make their maiden port of call in the Philippines for 2023 and are set to tour around 36 tourist sites. He said the PPA has completed 30 infrastructure projects during the first term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Out of the 30 seaport infrastructure projects, 11 projects were completed in 2022, while projects were completed earlier this 2023, and 13 projects are ongoing this year. The post PULSO kiosks survey port users’ satisfaction appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NoLCom assures sufficient relief assistance for Luzon islands
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Northern Luzon Command or NoLCom said Friday it has already transported some 850 boxes of relief items to Basco, Batanes via the Philippine Air Force’s C130 aircraft in anticipation of the onslaught of Typhoon "Mawar" in the country this weekend. NoLCom Commander, Lt.Gen. Fernyl Buca, said the advance delivery of the relief goods to the province was coordinated among the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Office of the Civil Defense, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine National Police, and the PAF's Tactical Operation Group 2. Buca said the member agencies of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council are also closely coordinating with the local government units and non-government organizations in the Luzon provinces. He assured of the continuous transportation of sufficient relief goods "before and after the typhoon hit the islands of Luzon." “All units under NoLCom are on standby to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations as soon as the need arises,” Buca added. NoLCom is the AFP’s unified command in charge of the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon, including the indifferent maritime areas in the West Philippine Sea, Batanes Group of Islands, and Philippine Rise in the Pacific Ocean. Based on the latest PAGASA weather bulletin, the center or the eye of Typhoon "Mawar" with local name "Betty" was last tracked over 1,475 kilometers east of Central Luzon (15.8°N, 135.9°E). It packs maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour near the center with gustiness of up to 250 km/h and a central pressure of 910 hPa. The post NoLCom assures sufficient relief assistance for Luzon islands appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Importing onions possible, says DA
The Department of Agriculture on Monday hinted at the possibility of allowing the importation of onions to cushion the impact of increased prices. DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said the agency is studying all options, including importation as the farmgate price has gone to P120 per kilo. “Onion’s farmgate price is really quite high now. We are looking at how or if we could peg the farmgate price at P100 per kilo, where our farmers already have their margins,” Evangelista explained. However, public markets in Metro Manila are selling onions already at P200 per kilo. Jimmy Vistar, an onion farmer himself who pioneered biofertilizer, said while there is enough supply of onions (red and white) he too doubted whether the supply would last as farmers did not plant that much of onions after harvesting this year, because of the bad experience they had last year. “We were not able to store our harvest last year because all the warehouses are full. Our harvest this year, while enough for the country’s consumption till, maybe end of this year, will also be dried up because we can’t store them in warehouses,” Vistar said, adding that this is due to warehouse owners whether private or government owned are denying them entry. Gyms as stockrooms “Just like last year, our harvest today is stocked mostly in basketball covered courts which can easily be dried up,” he explained. Fees from this cold storage warehouse are pegged at P130 per sack of onions which is good for a month’s stay. “We can afford that, but the problem is they are not accommodating our harvest,” Vistar said. He also hinted that this must be due to the pressures from independent buyers (middlemen) or importers. This was the reason, according to Vistar, why onion farmers choose not to plant onions anymore for the next season. Evangelista, on the other hand, said they are monitoring the inflow and outflow of onion stocks in cold storage facilities, and check ports and markets to determine if there are smuggled onions being sold. “Right now, we don’t see any imported onions. But all the angles are being looked into, so we are working on bringing down the price of onions for our consumers,” she said. Bureau of Plant Industry spokesperson Jose Diego Roxas, meanwhile, said importation might come in as backup stock in case the supply run out. “We still don’t have any concrete plan for importing. But if the need arises, it would only be as an augmentation to stabilize the marker price,” Roxas explained. The post Importing onions possible, says DA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Onion importation possible, says DA
The Department of Agriculture on Monday hinted at the possibility of the agency allowing the importation of onions to cushion the impact of increased prices in the market. DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said the department is studying all options, including importation, as farmgate prices have gone to P120 per kilo. "Onion’s farmgate price is really quite high now. We are looking at how or if we could peg the farmgate price at P100 per kilo, where our farmers already have their margins," Evangelista said. However, public markets in Metro Manila are selling the onions already at P200 per kilo. Jimmy Vistar, an onion farmer who pioneered biofertilizer, said while there is enough supply of onions (red and white), he doubted whether the supply would last as farmers did not plant enough onions after harvesting this year because of the bad experience they had last year. "We were not able to store our harvest last year because all the warehouses were full. Our harvest this year, while enough for the country's consumption till maybe end of this year, will also dry up because we can't store them in warehouses," Vistar said. Warehouse owners, whether private or government-owned, are denying them entry, he said. "Just like last year, our harvest today are stocked mostly in basketball covered courts which can easily dry up." Fees for cold storage warehouses are pegged at P130 per sack of onions which is good for a month's stay. "We can afford that, but the problem is they are not accommodating our harvest," Vistar said. He also hinted that this must be due to the pressures from independent buyers (middlemen) or importers. This is the reason, according to Vistar, that onion farmers chose not to plant onions anymore for the next season. Evangelista, on the other hand, said they are monitoring the inflow and outflow of onion stocks in cold storage facilities, and are checking ports and markets to determine if there are smuggled onions being sold. "Right now, we don't see any imported onions. But all the angles are being looked into, so we are working on bringing down the price of onions for our consumers," she said. Bureau of Plant Industry spokesman Jose Diego Roxas said importation might come in as back-up stock in case the supply runs out. "We still don't have any concrete plan of importing. But if the need arises, it would only be as an augmentation to stabilize the marker price," Roxas said. The post Onion importation possible, says DA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Whodunit’ mystery arises over trove of prehistoric Kenyan stone tools
The Nyayanga site artifacts represent the oldest-known examples of a type of stone technology, called the Oldowan toolkit, that was revolutionary, enabling our forerunners to process diverse foods and expand their menu.....»»
GT Capital interested in raising stake in MPIC
Ty-led GT Capital Holdings Inc., one of the country’s biggest conglomerates, will vie for a higher stake in Metro Pacific Investments Corp. if the opportunity arises, according to its vice chairman Alfred Ty......»»
DFA ready to repatriate OFWs out of Sri Lanka when need arises
MANILA - Malacanang on Friday advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are seeking repatriation from Sri Lanka to get in touch with either the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka or the Honorary Consulate in Colombo.Communication Undersecretary Michel Kristian Ablan, also acting deputy president.....»»
Is Forex Trading Profitable? – Complete answer
A question arises in most of the mind “is forex trading profitable?” In this article we are gonna cover that question. Forex trading is an.....»»
How to Save Up When Your Salary is Just “Enough”
If there is one major thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is to save money. So when the need and unprecedented time arises, we have something in our pockets. But how can one save if there is just enough? Layoffs, closures, and retrenchment during the pandemic have left many people struggling financially. However, […].....»»