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18,463 MT of imported rice arrive in Philippines
At least 18,463 metric tons of imported rice from Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan arrived in the Philippines as of Jan. 4, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry......»»
Imee Marcos champions young farmers at YFC 2023 Awards, rice summit amid rice crisis
Imee Marcos champions young farmers at YFC 2023 Awards, rice summit amid rice crisis.....»»
NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’
The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»
2024 rice imports hit 570,000 MT
The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 metric tons as of mid-February, surpassing the total imported volume in the first two months of last year by over 40 percent......»»
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.....»»
President Marcos wants Army to bolster cybersecurity capabilities
Amid “emerging threats” to the country’s stability and sovereignty, President Marcos has called on the Philippine Army to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities and keep up with rapid technological advancements......»»
High rice prices to persist until September – DA
Despite sufficient rice stocks in the first half of the year, elevated rice prices may persist until September due to high international prices caused by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature.....»»
Stock market update: S& P 500 reaches all-time high following strong jobs report and impressive tech earnings.
Stocks closed the week on a positive note as the U.S. job market showed robust growth and tech companies delivered impressive earnings. The S&P 500.....»»
100K MT imported galunggong diverted to markets
At least 100,000 metric tons of imported galunggong or round scad were diverted to wet markets during the last nine months, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»
Vehicle sales seen to reach 500,000 units this year
Vehicle sales in the country may hit 500,000 unit sales this year, driven by new models and production as well as better economic performance......»»
Cebu-Negros-Panay sub-grids bolster power reliability in Panay Island
Cebu-Negros-Panay sub-grids bolster power reliability in Panay Island.....»»
Globe, UK Embassy partner to bolster Philippines cybersecurity
Telco giant Globe Telecom has linked up with the British Embassy to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure defenses......»»
EDITORIAL — More rice importation
With rice prices refusing to go down and even likely to further increase in the coming months, President Marcos will soon issue an executive order reducing the tariff on rice imports from 35 percent to just 15 percent until the end of his term in 2028. This comes on the heels of the final approval by the House of Representatives of a bill that seeks to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice during emergency situations......»»
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......»»