Private traders to also face probe over NFA rice
The Department of Agriculture is ready to face the planned Senate investigation into the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders by the National Food Authority......»»
Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»
Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024
MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»
NFA gets new OIC amid suspensions
The National Food Authority Council yesterday appointed former Bureau of Plant Industry director Larry Lacson as officer-in-charge of the NFA after a special meeting presided over by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»
Strawberry farm sting nets 2 drug traders, over P3.7M worth of dried cannabis
Two alleged drug traders trying to smuggle over P3.7 million worth of dried marijuana leaves were cornered in a sting operation at an open parking lot at the Strawberry Farm in barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet Thursday dawn......»»
Repeal of liberalization law urged to combat high rice inflation
A farmer group on Wednesday said that reversing the rice liberalization law would help address the low procurement of rice grains and high rice inflation......»»
Coming soon: Rice for diabetics
Filipino rice lovers may soon need not worry about their blood sugar level spiking when eating the staple as scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are advancing well with its ultra-low glycemic index (GI) rice......»»
The pests that are toxic politics and rice tariffication
Duterte back in 2019 promised us of cheaper rice with his Rice Tariffication Law. The Marcos-Duterte Uni-Team in 2022 promised to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. These promises clearly remained as promises......»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
P93B post-harvest facilities needed to stop rice, corn wastage
MANILA, Philippines – A total of P93 billion is required to establish adequate post-harvest facilities to prevent the wastage of corn and rice, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday. Laurel said around 12.7 to 15 percent of rice production is lost due to the lack of post-harvest facilities. “Sa rice and.....»»
EDITORIAL - NFA housecleaning
With rice retailed at P20 per kilo still stuck in the realm of aspiration, a scandal has erupted in the National Food Authority, which is tasked to maintain a rice buffer stock for the country by buying from local farmers......»»
Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
Rot and rats at the NFA
“The Secretary wants that the NFA will be back to normal operation as soon as possible,” De Mesa stressed......»»
DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority
The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security
Clarkhills Properties started its forced demolition in 2023. About 2,000 individuals live in the 73 hectares of land that the corporation is trying to seize. The post Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes
Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes.....»»
Treñas extends suspension of face-to-face classes in Iloilo City due to extreme heat conditions
Treñas extends suspension of face-to-face classes in Iloilo City due to extreme heat conditions.....»»
ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era
This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
DOJ: Law enforcement, gov t execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’
In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees......»»
Pasil fish traders upset over Gwen’s wet goods transport policy
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Several fish traders at the Pasil Fish Port are complaining regarding a new policy of the Cebu Provincial Government which prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. The policy, outlined in Executive Order (EO) No. 2 issued by Governor.....»»