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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......»»
North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has sent around 600 more trash-filled balloons containing everything from cigarette butts to plastic across the border, Seoul’s military said Sunday, adding that security personnel were collecting them as they landed. “North Korea has resumed launching waste balloons towards South Korea,” since around 8 p.m. Saturday evening, Seoul’s Joint.....»»
Masterful Hergie Bacyadan batters foe to punch Olympic ticket
Hergie Bacyadan becomes the fifth Filipino boxer to qualify for the Paris Games as the Philippines sends its biggest boxing delegation to the Olympics in nearly three decades.....»»
Senate sends ‘polite invitation’ to Chinese embassy officials
The Senate panel cannot compel Chinese embassy officials to attend its investigation into the alleged wiretapping incident, Sen. Francis Tolentino admitted yesterday......»»
Change: 5 reasons why we should not fear it, embrace the shift
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Change is the only constant thing in the world. Change can sometimes be a menace or it can sometimes be a blessing. Just a mere mention of this word sends shivers down our spine with the thought of uncertainty or the chaos that comes from our doubting thoughts. Change isn’t scary like.....»»
Daniel Padilla sends birthday greeting to ex-flame Kathryn Bernardo
Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla greeted his ex-girlfriend Kathryn Bernardo on her birthday......»»
Marcial sends Thai foe to dreamland
Eumir Marcial knocked the lights out of Thai opponent Thoedsak Sinam at the 1:33 mark of the fourth round of their super middleweight bout Saturday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila......»»
Mathematics tour recap: Ed Sheeran sends ‘shivers’ rippling through Manila
In his two-and-a-half hour concert brought by Ovation Productions, Sheeran thrilled the audience with chart-topping tunes from his math-themed albums "+", "×", "÷", "-", and "=", including collab tracks, spanning genres including rock, hip-hop, pop and ballads......»»
PCG sends vessel to Philippine Rise
Amid reports that two Chinese research ships were spotted in the Philippine Rise, the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday deployed one of its biggest vessels, the BRP Gabriela Silang, to conduct a maritime domain awareness patrol in the area......»»
PCG sends vessel to Philippine Rise after reports of Chinese vessels loitering
"We will also check the reported Chinese research vessels in Benham Rise.".....»»
Strong start sends Madelene Sagstrom into 3-way tie in Thailand
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) Madelene Sagstrom and Patty Tavatanakit each shot a 5-under-par 67 on Friday to move into a three-way tie for first place after the second round of the Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi. Sagstrom and Tavatanakit joined former Women's PGA Championship winner Sei Young Kim (68 on Friday) atop the leaderboard at 10-under amid steamy conditions on the Siam Country Club Old Course. Sag.....»»
Davao City sends off psychosocial teams to Maco
DAVAO City, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), sent 14 social workers, psychologists, and professionals to augment the psychosocial support and psychological first aid for disaster-hit families in Maco, Davao de Oro on Monday, Febuary 19......»»
Au pairs grieving in a foreign family’s home
Indonesian au pairs in Europe face exploitative conditions, including low wages, long hours, and maltreatment. The Philippines is also the country that sends the most number of au pairs to the Netherlands......»»
President Marcos sends best wishes for King Charles’ recovery
President Marcos has joined calls for prayer for the speedy recovery of King Charles, who was recently diagnosed with cancer......»»
DSWD sends over 15k food packs to Agusan del Sur for shear line-affected residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-Caraga, sent on January 31 some 15,284 family food packs (FFPs) to augment the resources of the local government unit (LGU) of Agusan del Sur for its constituents who have been affected by the effects of a shear line in the province. Of the […].....»»
Biden sends commerce chief to Philippine mission
United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit the Philippines on March 11-12 as part of President Joseph Biden’s trade and investment mission to Manila......»»