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DA, DTI urged to enforce stricter price monitoring during Holy Week
A lawmaker has called on the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry to keep an eye on possible price surges during the Holy Week and set suggested retail price on basic commodities......»»
Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent
A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities......»»
Order expanding senior discounts on groceries signed
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will soon enjoy a higher special discount when buying basic necessities and prime commodities each week......»»
Women activists to Marcos: provide jobs, lower prices, not cha-cha
For working women and mothers, the Marcos Jr. presidency should provide jobs, decent wages, and lower prices of commodities to address economic woes and not tinker with the Constitution......»»
Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts
The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to P500, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)......»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»
Government to address price hikes – NEDA
The government is stepping up efforts to address price increases in basic commodities such as rice following a recent survey indicating that Filipinos are dissatisfied with efforts to manage inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
75% dissatisfied with government effort vs inflation – poll
Despite the easing inflation reported in recent months, three in every four Filipinos now say they are dissatisfied with the government’s efforts to control the rising cost of basic commodities, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed......»»
‘Price crash’
We keep hearing about prices of agricultural commodities falling at the farm gate......»»
In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks
“Frenchie used to lead the Eastern Vista, where is it now? They used to report the prices of basic commodities of Samar and how it affects the people. No one does that now. It is a big disservice to the poor in the region.” The post In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Philippines to double halal-certified commodities
The Philippines aims to double the number of its halal-certified products and services by 2028 as it launches a four-year strategic plan for the development of the industry, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Nine SKUs post price hike in latest SRP bulletin
Nine stock keeping units have recorded price hikes in the most recent suggested retail price bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Russia boosting trade with fellow BRICS nation
Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western sanctions as fellow BRICS countries continue expanding economic ties, RIA Novosti reported this week. .....»»
DA to draft procurement guidelines for agricultural crises
The Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that they are in the process of drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for a law clause, seeking to stabilize necessities and commodities supply while protecting consumers from unjustified price hikes during food shortages......»»
P20.4 million shabu seized in Lapu-Lapu
Two women listed as ”high-value” suspects in the illegal drug trade were arrested for alleged possession of shabu worth P20.4 million in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday night......»»
BOC seizes P37 million ‘kush’ from Thailand
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated 30.952 kilos of “kush” or a type of high-grade marijuana with a street value of P37 million hidden inside six balikbayan boxes from Thailand......»»
Lapu-Lapu buy-bust: HVI nabbed with P7.5M shabu
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A high-value individual (HVI) was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Lawis, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Black Saturday, March 30. Police identified that drug suspect as Bryan Torrefranca Bolante, who is also known for his aliases ‘Bi-an or Bayan.’ Bolante, 20, works as a construction worker and is from the.....»»