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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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Acciona rolls out Smart Control Center
Spain-based infrastructure conglomerate Acciona has unveiled its pioneering Smart Control Center in line with this year’s observance of World Day for Health and Safety at Work last April 18 at The Tent in Enderun Colleges......»»
Angkas rolls out new app
Homegrown motorcycle taxi app Angkas kicked off the year with the phase-in of its enhanced app in its various areas of operation – Cagayan de Oro, Metro Cebu, and soon in Metro Manila......»»
Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription
Google says Android users can opt into Gemini as the default digital aide on their phones, accessing it through an app, the power button or by saying 'Hey Google'.....»»
Quezon City rolls out learning initiative for vendors
The Quezon City government yesterday launched an adult learning initiative, which aims to improve the business and technical skills of local food vendors......»»
Micro rice retailers in Eastern Visayas receive cash assistance
The DSWD through the assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led the simultaneous distribution of cash assistance to qualified micro retailers across Eastern Visayas on September 11-12, 2023......»»
Senior citizens in Mandaue City receive cash aid
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Senior citizens in Mandaue City received the first tranche of their financial assistance, worth P4,000, on Tuesday, April 16. The distribution took place at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex, where the city government also offered several services. The caravan of services included free medical and dental consultations, legal consultations.....»»
Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair heads to Benguet
In a bid to extend vital government services directly to the people of Benguet and surrounding communities, more than 50 agencies are gearing up to converge in La Trinidad for the upcoming Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair caravan on April 21 to 22, 2024......»»
Civil Registration Month
Various government agencies participate in a service caravan during the 34th Civil Registration Month celebration at Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City on Monday (26 February 2024). MindaNews photo.....»»