Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation
The Rice Liberalization Law has been in place for five years. Still, market prices have yet to drop to P25 per kilo, affecting farmers and consumers. The post Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
EDITORIAL — Rice sufficiency
Once again, rice prices accounted for a substantial percentage of the food-fueled increase in the inflation rate last month......»»
‘Marcos Jr. is to be blamed for high rice price’
“There is no one to blame for the highest inflation rate but Marcos." The post ‘Marcos Jr. is to be blamed for high rice price’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DA nixes plan to impose SRP on rice to tame inflation
The Department of Agriculture is not keen on imposing a suggested retail price for rice, Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel said, clarifying that "earlier proposals" were "just an idea based on available remedies.".....»»
Villar hinarang tapyas-buwis sa imported rice
Hindi papayag si Sen. Cynthia Villar sa plano ni Finance Secretary Ralph Recto na pansamantalang tapyasin ang taripa sa imported rice kahit magresulta ito sa pagbaba sa presyo ng bigas sa pamilihan. The post Villar hinarang tapyas-buwis sa imported rice first appeared on Abante......»»
Keeping the price of rice reasonable and steady
The government decided to propose that the National Food Authority be given the right to import rice and to maintain a buffer stock to assure that the price of rice can be kept more stable......»»
DA wants P35 billion budget for rice program next year
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a 15 percent increase in the budget of its national rice program next year to further boost local rice production and ensure country’s food st.....»»
IN STORE - The Manila Times
Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that he would certify a bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as urgent to control rice prices in the country. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that.....»»
PhilRice: 95% rice sufficiency by 2028 possible
The Philippines can achieve 95 percent rice sufficiency by 2028 through the use of both hybrid and inbred varieties of palay, the Philippine Rice Research Institute said yesterday......»»
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......»»
Research for next-gen rice varieties to push through
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) said that research for next-generation rice varieties or new rice varieties that are being bred by the Institution of Breeders will push through......»»
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......»»
Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP
Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»
Stand out from the crowd: Building a brand voice that connects
In a business landscape where diverse cultures intersect and consumer preferences evolve rapidly, the concept of brand voice stands as a crucial element in shaping consumer perceptions and fostering brand loyalty......»»
Sun Savings Bank achieves P79M net income, expands consumer loan offerings for 2024
Sun Savings Bank achieves P79M net income, expands consumer loan offerings for 2024.....»»