Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»
FEF bucks proposal to restore NFA power
The Foundation for Economic Freedom is opposing the proposal to bring back the power of the National Food Authority to import and sell rice to consumers, saying this would reverse the gains from the reforms in the country’s rice policy......»»
NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
‘Run it back’: Tyler Bey wants another shot with Magnolia after finals heartbreak
The PBA Commissioner's Cup proves to be a tournament marked by runner-up finishes for Magnolia import Tyler Bey as he falls short of the Best Import plum and the championship.....»»
Best Import award surprises J3
Johnathan Williams never expected to be named Best Import of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup so when Phoenix coach Jamike Jarin phoned last Friday to break the news, he couldn’t believe it at first......»»
Meralco taps fresh import
Only one game is left in Meralco’s schedule before ending its EASL season against the Seoul SK Knights at the Jamsil Students Gymnasium tomorrow night and even as the Bolts are out of contention for a Final Four slot, coach Luigi Trillo brought in a new import 6-9 Alioune Tew to team with 6-7 Shonn Miller for the last stand......»»
New NLEX import debuts impressively
NLEX Road Warriors head coach Frankie Lim lauded the "pretty decent" debut of import Deandre Williams-Baldwin......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
China sending probe to less-explored far side of moon
TAIPEI, Taiwan - China is preparing to launch a lunar probe Friday that would land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into geological and other differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.The unprecedented mission would be the latest advance in the increasingly sophisticated and ambitious space exploration program that is now competing.....»»
China launches probe to get samples from less-explored far side of the moon
China launches probe to get samples from less-explored far side of the moon.....»»
BINI s 2nd, 3rd night concert tickets gone in less than 2 hours
Star Music announced that the second and third-day concerts of P-pop girl group BINI at the New Frontier Theater have completely sold out in less than two hours......»»
MCWD: Supply Dropped, expect less water
MCWD: Supply Dropped, expect less water.....»»
Bantayan Island bliss: Beach getaway for less than P5,000
Bantayan Island bliss: Beach getaway for less than P5,000.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»