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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

DSWD: Giving cash more practical than bags of rice

The Department of Social Welfare and Development stands by its position that it is “more practical and efficient” to give the P600/month rice subsidy to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in cash rather than actual bags of rice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 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

Politics of rice

The recent Administrative Order from the Office of the President removing barriers to the importation of food products has again generated debates on different sides of the issue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

West Philippine Sea dispute discussed at joint peace and order meeting

China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

`Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport

Isang babae ang dinakma sa airport matapos mabisto sa `mail order’ bride modus. The post `Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him An order has been issued to arrest and detain Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate following his continued refusal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Davao police ready to arrest Quiboloy once order comes out

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11) is ready to implement the arrest order for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, an official said. Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, said they will apprehend Quiboloy once they have the copy of the arrest order. Last […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

DOJ sa isyu ng ex-glam team ni Heart: Walang hold departure order

  DINENAY ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang mga kumakalat na balitang may hold departure order ang dating ex-glam team ni Heart Evangelista. Naging laman ng balita ang dating glam team ni Heart matapos hindi matuloy ang kanilang paglipad sa Dubai para kitain sina Pia Wurtzbach at Mark Bumgarner dahil sa umano’y hold departure order.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

BSP yet to finalize credit card cap review

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has yet to finalize its decision on whether to keep, raise or lower the current three percent interest rate cap on credit card transactions, a top BSP official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

LTFRB 7 yet to apprehend drivers of unconsolidated PUVs weeks after deadline

LTFRB 7 yet to apprehend drivers of unconsolidated PUVs weeks after deadline.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Siaton officials yet to serve suspension

Siaton officials yet to serve suspension.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024