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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

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

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

DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño

The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño

The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

BSP seen to stand pat on policy rates anew

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to keep interest rates steady today as prices may continue to remain elevated this quarter, but analysts said the central bank may have room to be less hawkish amid easing inflationary pressures......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Potemkin

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 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

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

Rice inventory drops to 17-month low

The country’s rice stocks in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year despite higher imports recorded at the start of the year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DA: Rice prices up 36% in a year

A 36 percent spike in the retail price of rice was recorded on March 1, 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 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 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 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

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

Marcos cool to rice instead of money as 4Ps aid

The government will still consider the proposal to give rice instead of cash aid to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program even if President Marcos and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian think it may be logistically difficult......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Pagasa: Less chance of tropical cyclone forming in March

MANILA, Philippines — Meteorologists from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) stated that there is a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming or entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this March. The likelihood of experiencing typhoons remains low this month, but it is still possible, said Benison Estareja, weather specialist from Pagasa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP

By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024