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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

COA: Mountain Province LGU awarded projects to banned firm

The Commission on Audit has flagged the provincial government of Mountain Province for awarding two irrigation projects to a blacklisted construction firm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Bontoc s rice terraces nominated pilot site for sustainable farming, environmental conservation

The Maligcong rice terraces in Bontoc, Mountain Province’s capital, was nominated by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera as one of the pilot “voluntourism” sites in the highland region for sustainable farming and environmental conservation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays.  This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

MagsPeak Mountain Resort & Villas to open its doors to the public this Holy Week

MagsPeak Mountain Resort & Villas to open its doors to the public this Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

MagsPeak Mountain Resort & Villas to open its doors to the public this Holy Week

MagsPeak Mountain Resort & Villas to open its doors to the public this Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Liloan to host ‘scenic’ mountain run on April 28

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Liloan is hosting the first ‘Run Kings Mt. Run’ on April 28, that will start and end in Barangay Yati. This one-of-a-kind running event will pass through three scenic mountain barangays in Liloan, aiming to promote eco and sports tourism in the town. Previously, Liloan gained recognition as a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Ex-Quiboloy follower: Duterte, Sara left KOJC’s ‘Glory Mountain’ with guns

Working as a landscaper at KOJC, a witness recounts how Quiboloy would allegedly arrive at Glory Mountain on a chopper with large bags containing firearms of different calibers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns

The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024