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NFA mulls hike in selling price
The National Food Authority is considering raising its selling price of rice to as much as P36 per kilogram to recover its costs and keep profit margins after it increased its palay buying price last year......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’
Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»
With closure of Sky Cable, ANC offers paid subscription online in bid to stay afloat
The ABS-CBN News Channel pivots to paid subscription on YouTube as it stands to lose financial support arising from Sky Cable's closure.....»»
50,000 CARP beneficiaries in Nasugbu to lose land
At least 50,000 farmers in Nasugbu, Batangas, who were beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, face eviction following a ruling of the Department of Agrarian Reform canceling their certificates of land ownership awards......»»
Lifestyle: The Key to Long-Term Weight Loss
These days, the pursuit of weight loss is a common goal for many. Among the 95% of Americans trying to lose weight in the last five.....»»
‘Cagayan town peanut production declining’
Enrile town in this province may lose its title as the peanut capital of the country amid the decline in production......»»
Donny Pangilinan gets ‘simple request’ from mom Maricel: Don’t lose yourself
Whenever Donny Pangilinan is at home, he’s not treated like a celebrity. He’s expected to do regular household chores — wash dishes, take care of siblings, walk the dog. And like any child, he gets constant reminders from his parents, despite achieving star status in the industry......»»
FFCCCII backs further lowering of rice tariffs
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is supporting a proposal to further reduce the import duties slapped on rice to help bring down the prices of the staple......»»
Millers buck sugar import proposal
There is no need for sugar importation since the country has ample stocks of sweetener to tide it over during the off-milling season, according to the Philippine Sugar Millers Association......»»
DTI monitoring import surge amid RCEP effectivity
The government is closely monitoring imports to detect if there are any surges following the implementation of the mega trade deal Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, the Department of Trade and Industry said......»»
Keeping the price of rice reasonable and steady
The government decided to propose that the National Food Authority be given the right to import rice and to maintain a buffer stock to assure that the price of rice can be kept more stable......»»
Chris McCullough returns to PH, commits to Strong Group for 2024 Jones Cup
Even after failing to attract Gilas' attention for a possible naturalization, former San Miguel import Chris McCullough returns to the Philippines to play Strong Group Athletics in the Jones Cup in July.....»»
Abando parts ways with Red Boosters
After two seasons, Filipino import Rhenz Abando parted ways with the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, his mother club in the Korean Basketball League......»»
Abando leaves Korean Basketball League squad
High-flying Filipino import Rhenz Abando has bid his Korean Basketball League (KBL) team, the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, goodbye after two years......»»
NEDA supports stronger NFA role
The National Economic and Development Authority is supporting a stronger role for the National Food Authority in buffer stocking by being allowed to import rice during emergency situations......»»
House OKs bill restoring NFA power to import rice
Administration lawmakers approved on third and final reading on Tuesday the measure amending provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law in the hope of substantially bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»