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DA nixes plan to impose SRP on rice to tame inflation
The Department of Agriculture is not keen on imposing a suggested retail price for rice, Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel said, clarifying that "earlier proposals" were "just an idea based on available remedies.".....»»
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The Department of Agriculture announced that suggested retail prices on rice will be issued next week. At first blush, this seems to be another dubious “solution” to spiking rice prices from the same minds that brought us price caps last year......»»
DA wants P35 billion budget for rice program next year
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a 15 percent increase in the budget of its national rice program next year to further boost local rice production and ensure country’s food st.....»»
IN STORE - The Manila Times
Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that he would certify a bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as urgent to control rice prices in the country. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that.....»»
DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation
The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»
PhilRice: 95% rice sufficiency by 2028 possible
The Philippines can achieve 95 percent rice sufficiency by 2028 through the use of both hybrid and inbred varieties of palay, the Philippine Rice Research Institute said yesterday......»»
New facility to cut IRRI rice breeding process to 2 years
Rice breeding at the International Rice Research Institute could be as fast as two years compared to conventional breeding that takes a decade once its new facility operates, an official said......»»
Research for next-gen rice varieties to push through
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) said that research for next-generation rice varieties or new rice varieties that are being bred by the Institution of Breeders will push through......»»
Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation
The Rice Liberalization Law has been in place for five years. Still, market prices have yet to drop to P25 per kilo, affecting farmers and consumers. The post Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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......»»
‘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......»»
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......»»
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump.....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
World Sleep Day: A How-to Sleep Soundly For Energetic People
World Sleep Day reminds everyone to set aside a time to sleep at least 7 hours a night to heal the body. However, there are people who are so active with life’s hustles that they can’t barely sleep on schedule because of too much stimulation from checking their phones or focusing too much on work......»»
Rivals say Biden, Trump too old to lead
PETERBOROUGH/MANCHESTER/NASHUA, New Hampshire — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley accused rival Donald Trump of being “obsessed” with dictators and too old to lead, in a final campaign stretch in New Hampshire on Saturday, ahead of Tuesday’s nominating contest. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s challenger Dean Phillips, a wealthy congressman from Minnesota, also criticized.....»»
Pro Tip: If It’s Too Good To Be True, It’s Probably a Scam
The allure of seemingly unbeatable opportunities can and will always be tempting, especially for those willing to risk it all for the promise of financial freedom with minimal effort. However, there’s a fundamental saying that can serve as a very good reality check against these opportunities: If it’s too good to be true, it probably […].....»»
Pork belly retail price hits P420/kilo
The retail price of pork belly or liempo has reached as high as P420 per kilo amid the upward trend in its cost, according to data from the Department of Agriculture ......»»
Gov’t offers financing programs to exporters, MSMEs
Gov’t offers financing programs to exporters, MSMEs.....»»