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Private traders to also face probe over NFA rice

The Department of Agriculture is ready to face the planned Senate investigation into the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders by the National Food Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Rot and rats at the NFA

“The Secretary wants that the NFA will be back to normal operation as soon as possible,” De Mesa stressed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority

The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

NFA gets new OIC amid suspensions

The National Food Authority Council yesterday appointed former Bureau of Plant Industry director Larry Lacson as officer-in-charge of the NFA after a special meeting presided over by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 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

ALI to buy back more shares

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. plans to continue buying back shares to boost its share price, which the company believes has been trading at a steep discount......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 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

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

Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado

Tinawag na unpopular labor secretary si Bienvenido Laguesma matapos nitong kontrahin ang P100 wage hike bill sa Senado. The post Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill

Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Making Home Choices Simple: Renting vs. Buying

Choosing between renting and buying a home is a decision that greatly shapes one’s lifestyle and financial future. It is a major decision that involves considering different factors, including financial responsibilities, personal preferences, and long-term goals. This article attempts to simplify the complexities associated with this decision-making process, providing straightforward insights that empower readers to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying

‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024