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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Accenture Philippines Highlights Importance of Mentorship in International Women’s Month celebration

The world celebrates International Women’s Day annually and this year’s theme collectively calls on businesses and society to #InspireInclusion. As a leader and top employer in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, Accenture in the Philippines joined the celebration with a Leaders’ Summit that celebrated and empowered women to be without limits […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Philippines, Cambodia seek to expand rice supply ties

The Philippines is exploring a partnership with Cambodia to secure a stable rice supply in response to potential challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines to import more rice – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hiked its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons this year, driven by bigger purchases from Vietnam......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines rice sufficiency in 2028 dubious – group

The National Irrigation Administration projection that the Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 is dubious, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam ink 5-year rice supply deal

The Philippines signed on Tuesday a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure steady supply of affordable rice to the country as global prices of the staple continue to surge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Philippines to remain world s top rice importer — USDA

The Philippines is projected to be the world’s top importer of rice in 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam

The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

18,463 MT of imported rice arrive in Philippines

At least 18,463 metric tons of imported rice from Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan arrived in the Philippines as of Jan. 4, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Philippine eyes rice deal with Cambodia

The Philippines is eyeing a possible rice supply deal with Cambodia as it braces for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on its food supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 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

Marcos to consider giving rice instead of cash to 4Ps beneficiaries – DA exec

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will seriously consider a suggestion to provide rice, rather than cash, to recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Department of Agriculture (DA) Usec. Roger Navarro revealed this in a press conference that followed a meeting between agriculture officials and the President in Malacañang on Tuesday. “It.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines’ estimated rice imports rise by 100,000 MT — USDA

In a data report released on Friday, the USDA has increased its estimates for Philippine rice imports in 2024 to 3.9 million MT, higher than the 3.8 MT million forecast last January. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Rice sufficiency possible in 2028 – NIA official

The Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 as palay production is expected to go up this year despite the El Niño weather phenomenon, according to the National Irrigation Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Rama: 1 sack of rice for hardworking rank and file employees

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will give a sack of rice to City Hall employees who worked hard for the success of the recent Sinulog. Rama made this pronouncement during his speech in the awarding ceremony of Sinulog 2024 held on Monday, Jan. 22, at the South Road Properties (SRP). “Those.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

NIA gears up for ‘strong El Niño’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Cebu and Central Visayas has already created plans to combat the negative effects of the el Niño. Engineer Kieth Monteroso of NIA Cebu, said in a press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that NIA had already crafted their El Niño Action Plan which included mitigating.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Cesafi men’s volleyball: UC gears up for war after stellar elimination round campaign

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters men’s volleyball team won’t leave a single stone unturned as they head into the semifinals of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men’s volleyball tournament.  UC was on top of the team standings last weekend before they finished with a four-way tie. They now.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Manila’s ‘last lung’ to remain free from development

Arroceros Forest Park, often described to be Manila’s “last lung,” will remain off-limits to private interests, the city government said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024