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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......»»
Lotilla dinikdik sa power crisis
Kinastigo ni Senador Chiz Escudero ang Department of Energy dahil sa pagkabigo nilang inspeksyunin ang mga power plant bago ang mga unscheduled shutdown na nagpanipis sa suplay ng kuryente sa Luzon at Visayas. The post Lotilla dinikdik sa power crisis first appeared on Abante......»»
Cebu City declares water crisis
The city government of Cebu yesterday declared a water crisis due to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon......»»
A serious humanitarian crisis
A serious humanitarian crisis.....»»
Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says
Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says.....»»
Bangkal Elementary School appeals for help amid power outage crisis
Bangkal Elementary School appeals for help amid power outage crisis.....»»
Training program on dealing with controversies, crisis
The Center for Global Best Practices will host an SEC-accredited training program, titled “Dealing with Controversies and Crisis Communication,” on April 17, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»
Frasco seeks House probe on Metro Cebu traffic crisis
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco filed House Resolution No. 1592 that directs the House Committees on Transportation and Good Government and Public Accountability to investigate the traffic crisis that is currently affecting Metro Cebu and identify possible solutions to said.....»»
Vocation Month launched to address lack of priests and nuns
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is a crisis in religious vocation and formators in Cebu are hoping to encourage more people to consider being a nun or priest by working together and reaching out to the young during this vocation month of February. There is a “crisis” in the decrease of the number of people.....»»
Red Sea crisis could draw investments to Philippines – ECCP
The Red Sea crisis may serve as an opportunity for the Philippines to attract more European companies into the country, according to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines......»»