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FFCCCII backs further lowering of rice tariffs
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is supporting a proposal to further reduce the import duties slapped on rice to help bring down the prices of the staple......»»
‘Rice farmers to lose P33 billion from lower tariffs’
Local rice farmers stand to lose P33 billion if the tariffs on imported rice are further reduced, as this is expected to translate to lower farmgate prices, an industry group said......»»
DA: Lower tariffs to slash rice prices by P5
Rice prices could go down by as much as P5 per kilo if tariffs on rice imports would be further reduced, according to government estimates......»»
NEDA sees rice prices going down in September
Domestic rice prices are likely to decline in September to reflect the downtrend in prices of the staple in the world market, according to the National Economic and Development Authority.....»»
Missing girl found dead in rice field
Missing girl found dead in rice field.....»»
NFA buys 120K MT of palay in a month
The National Food Authority beefed up its rice buffer stock after it purchased over 120,000 metric tons of palay or unmilled rice from local farmers since raising buying prices last month......»»
House OKs bill restoring NFA power to import rice
Administration lawmakers approved on third and final reading on Tuesday the measure amending provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law in the hope of substantially bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»
Capitol to resume selling rice at lower cost
Capitol to resume selling rice at lower cost.....»»
Capitol to resume sale of cheap rice at P29 per kilo
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government is set to resume selling cheap rice to the “poorest of the poor” residents of the province. However, it will now be priced at P29 per kilo instead of the previous P25. Governor Gwen Garcia announced the resumption during a press conference on Friday, May 17. She.....»»
EDITORIAL - Restoring NFA powers
Amid sustained high rice prices, the House of Representatives has approved a bill that restores the authority of the National Food Authority to import rice and sell this in the market during a food security emergency......»»
DA contests CA ruling on golden rice, Bt eggplant
The Department of Agriculture has sought the reconsideration of the Court of Appeals decision against the commercial propagation of Bt eggplant and golden rice, an official said......»»
‘Safeguards in place in rice tariff amendments’
An administration lawmaker said the porposed amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law would have “safeguards” in restoring the power of the National Food Authority to help stabilize the price of rice in the market......»»
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......»»
House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment
The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committee approved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»
Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs
Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs.....»»
DA backs early rice tariff collection certification
The Department of Agriculture is supporting the proposed earlier certification of tariffs collected from rice imports to fast-track the rollout of programs aimed at aiding farmers such as cash assistance......»»
Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers
Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers.....»»
Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA s original powers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again. .....»»
PNP chief dispels rumors on diversion of cops’ rice allowance
PNP chief dispels rumors on diversion of cops’ rice allowance.....»»
CA ruling stops imports of Bt talong, golden rice
The importation of regulated genetically modified organisms (GMO) except for Bt talong and golden rice would continue as they are not covered by the recent decision of the Court of Appeals, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»