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......»»
New facility to cut IRRI rice breeding process to 2 years
Rice breeding at the International Rice Research Institute could be as fast as two years compared to conventional breeding that takes a decade once its new facility operates, an official said......»»
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......»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
DSWD: Giving cash more practical than bags of rice
The Department of Social Welfare and Development stands by its position that it is “more practical and efficient” to give the P600/month rice subsidy to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in cash rather than actual bags of rice......»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
‘Rice retail prices down by P2/kilo’
The retail prices of rice decreased by P2 per kilo as well-milled rice went down to P52 per kilo compared to the previous P54 per kilo, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura......»»
Rep. Wilbert Lee: P20 per kilo of rice still possible
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo remains doable if House Bill No. 9020 or the “Cheaper Rice Act” is passed into law, Agri Partylist Representative Wilbert Lee said. Under his proposed bill, Lee said that the government will have to.....»»
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......»»
CBRT for use soon; Cuenco to stop Package 2
CBRT for use soon; Cuenco to stop Package 2.....»»
He’ll be called GM Quizon soon
The long wait for the Philippines’ next chess Grandmaster would be over soon......»»
Google Drive Going Dark Soon?
It seems like the highly popular cloud storage service Google Drive will go dark soon – as in dark mode, for its web version so people who are on the dark side can enjoy their favorite cloud storage platform without squinting their eyes. The report comes from a post from 9to5google, as they’ve received a […].....»»
Davao region workers to get pay hike soon
Minimum wage earners in Davao region are expected to receive a higher take-home pay soon as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has deliberated on a petition for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»
Supersonic missiles will be delivered to PH soon, says India envoy
The first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles will soon be delivered to the Philippines. This is according to Indian Ambassador to Manila Shambhu Kumaran. Last year, a December 2023 delivery for the missiles was set, according to a representative of the weapons manufacturer. “We’re working toward the earliest possible arrival. I don’t have a.....»»
Palma: 2 new dioceses in 2024, oratio imperata for rain ‘soon’
Palma: 2 new dioceses in 2024, oratio imperata for rain ‘soon’.....»»
CCSC pool to reopen very soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new-look Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) Olympic-sized pool will re-open soon. It was officially announced by the Palarong Pambansa 2024 Cebu City organizers on a Facebook page earlier this week. According to Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman John Pages, they will reopen it early next week without an exact.....»»
Remains of 3 OFWs from UAE floods home soon
The remains of the three Filipino workers who died during severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are to be repatriated soon, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)......»»
Karla ibinandera ang next pasabog ni Daniel: Congrats, anak…Soon!
ABANGERS ang mga supporters at social media followers ni Daniel Padilla sa matinding pasabog nito na babandera na very soon. Mismong ang nanay ni DJ na si Karla Estrada ang nagbalita tungkol sa next project ni Daniel pero hindi ito nagdetalye kung ano ang kanyang tinutukoy. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-post si Karla ng litrato.....»»
Jelena Soon: Cebu’s promising footballer
Jelena Soon: Cebu’s promising footballer.....»»
Soon-Ruiz: P4M vehicle not a priority
Soon-Ruiz: P4M vehicle not a priority.....»»
Government decision on PhilHealth premium hike out soon
The government will come out with a decision on whether or not to push through with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. premium contribution rate increase “very soon,” President Marcos said yesterday......»»