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......»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
‘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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
MCPO prepares for rainy season
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — This early, the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) wanted to already prepare for the rainy season. On Tuesday, Police Colonel Julius Sagandoy, the MCPO director, led an inventory of the search and rescue equipment that they could use in the event of massive flooding or any other disaster. MCPO currently owns.....»»
Marcos orders agencies to create masterlist of government-owned lands
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council that will complete an inventory of all government-owned lands for its strategic use. .....»»
EDITORIAL - Nobody died
Following a police inventory, the estimated volume and value of the confiscated shabu was brought down to 1,424 kilos worth P9.68 billion, from the original estimate of about 1,800 kilos valued at P13.3 billion......»»
Batangas drug haul only P9.68 billion
A final inventory of shabu seized at a police checkpoint in Alitagtag, Batangas on Monday was placed at 1.4 tons with an estimated street value of P9.68 billion......»»
Here’s something unexpected for your kid’s lunchbox: Plant-based meat – including nuggets!
Inventory your fridge and pantry, fill them with unMEAT baon essentials that are wholesome, nourishing and equally satisfying—and here are ulam ideas that you can include in your weekly meal plan! #IBANAMun.....»»
Spring housing market heating up, but rising rates pose challenges for buyers
The housing market’s spring selling season is anticipated to be more robust this year as inventory continues to increase, a positive sign for buyers looking.....»»
EDITORIAL — Rice sufficiency
Once again, rice prices accounted for a substantial percentage of the food-fueled increase in the inflation rate last month......»»
Ex-DA chief: Rice imports down 75 percent in January
Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor revealed over the weekend a 75 percent drop in the arrival of imported rice this month after the Bureau of Plant Industry reported that at least 56,090 metric tons of the outsourced grains were already delivered to the country as of Jan. 11......»»
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......»»
BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January
Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Philippine peso edges closer to record low
The Philippine peso is trading precariously close to its all-time low against the US dollar......»»
DSWD 7 launches Akap to aid low-income earners from inflation
DSWD 7 launches Akap to aid low-income earners from inflation.....»»
Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’
Amid low egg production, Bantayan suffers from ‘oversupply’.....»»
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance.....»»