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‘Safeguards in place in rice tariff amendments’

An administration lawmaker said the porposed amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law would have “safeguards” in restoring the power of the National Food Authority to help stabilize the price of rice in the market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

FEF bucks proposal to restore NFA power

The Foundation for Economic Freedom is opposing the proposal to bring back the power of the National Food Authority to import and sell rice to consumers, saying this would reverse the gains from the reforms in the country’s rice policy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment

The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committee approved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs

Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

DA backs early rice tariff collection certification

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the proposed earlier certification of tariffs collected from rice imports to fast-track the rollout of programs aimed at aiding farmers such as cash assistance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers

Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA s original powers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

PNP chief dispels rumors on diversion of cops’ rice allowance

PNP chief dispels rumors on diversion of cops’ rice allowance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

CA ruling stops imports of Bt talong, golden rice

The importation of regulated genetically modified organisms (GMO) except for Bt talong and golden rice would continue as they are not covered by the recent decision of the Court of Appeals, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets

The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed

The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’

‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through

The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law

“Farmers and consumers are demanding the strengthening of the rice industry as a solution to the perennial rice inflation, now nearing an all-time high rate that is expected to continue until July." The post As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures

El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

2K rice, corn farmers lose crops

2K rice, corn farmers lose crops.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Over 2M kilos of rice, P250M in cash aid distributed in Eastern Visayas

Over 2M kilos of rice, P250M in cash aid distributed in Eastern Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

DA: P20/kilo rice remains a government aspiration

President Marcos’ election campaign pitch of P20 per kilo of rice remains an aspiration of the government, a Department of Agriculture official said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024