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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.....»»
DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation
The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Teachers’ group calls anew for wage hike
Ahead of Labor Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) renewed its calls for a wage hike, urging the government to raise to P50,000 the entry-level salary of teachers......»»
MCSAPO to hold jail-based rehab program for female inmates
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Substance Abuse Prevention Office (MCSAPO) is set to conduct a jail-based rehabilitation program for female inmates. This will be the first time that the rehabilitation program will be conducted in the female dormitory. The MCSAPO and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology implemented the program with male inmates.....»»
FACT CHECK: SSS has no ongoing scholarship program
The Social Security System warns the public about fake posts bearing the agency’s logo that contain suspicious links promoting an alleged scholarship program.....»»
DSWD warns 4Ps benes anew vs loan sharks, cash card pawning
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program‘s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO), reminded all 4Ps beneficiaries to stop engaging with loan sharks or pawning their cash cards. “Nag-iispot check kami during the family development sessions na dapat dala nila [4Ps beneficiaries] ang ATM, dahil bawal yun. They […].....»»
Teodoro warns against hoarders, price manipulators as PH braces for La Niña
Teodoro warns against hoarders, price manipulators as PH braces for La Niña.....»»
China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording - MSN
China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording MSN.....»»
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»
UFO? Jesus warns: “the Devil will soar through the heights, causing astonishment”
UFO? Jesus warns: “the Devil will soar through the heights, causing astonishment”.....»»
LWUA warns of legal action vs. defiant MCWD board
LWUA warns of legal action vs. defiant MCWD board.....»»
OWWA warns OFWs vs fake FB accounts
OWWA warns OFWs vs fake FB accounts.....»»
DTI warns stiff penalties vs selling vapes to minors
DTI warns stiff penalties vs selling vapes to minors.....»»
DTI warns shoppers vs mystery packages
DTI warns shoppers vs mystery packages.....»»