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Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation
The Rice Liberalization Law has been in place for five years. Still, market prices have yet to drop to P25 per kilo, affecting farmers and consumers. The post Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting
Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»
6 cops charged before ombudsman
Six police officers in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, including the chief of the municipal police, are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly planting evidence against a social media content creator......»»
Connecting Hearts through MR.DIY Acts Of Kindness A 3-leg CSR Milestone Celebration in Panglao Bohol
Volunteers took part in planting mangrove seedlings along Doljo’s Coastal area, marking the initial phase of MR.DIY’s Acts of Kindness Initiative under its Environmental Preservation Pillar. In an extraordinary celebration of its 500th Store Milestone, MR.DIY, the renowned retail giant, extended its reach to the heart of Panglao Bohol with a series of impactful initiatives ….....»»
Puerto Princesa’s battle: Safeguarding its mangrove forests
Puerto Princesa residents have institutionalized an annual activity for the past 20 years. They unite in a mass mangrove planting event every year to value the importance of safeguarding and rehabilitating mangrove habitats......»»
One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day
One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»
Bolts stop hotshots cold
Locked in on defense, Meralco depowered the usually smooth-running Magnolia machine......»»
CebuDoc pioneers cutting-edge SPECT/CT scanner in PH
Incubating its leadership in nuclear medicine, the Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital (CebuDoc) proudly introduces the first-in-the-Philippines advanced SPECT/CT scanning solution, Symbia Pro.specta, now housed at its very own Center for Nuclear Medicine on April 12, 2024. This up-to-par SPECT/CT imaging machine is poised to improve the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic procedures of CebuDoc.....»»
Voting machine customization starts April 18 – Comelec
The customization of vote counting machines for the May 2025 midterm elections will start on April 18, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»
Less is More: Simplifying Your Business for Maximum Impact
In the world of business, simplicity is the key to success – like finding a hidden treasure trove. When you strip away the unnecessary from your processes, everything runs smoothly, like a well-oiled machine. Ever struggled with overly complicated instructions? It’s like trying to navigate a maze without a map. But when you simplify things, […].....»»
Is your salary enough?
The most awaited day for employees is the 15th of the month. On this day, the ATMs become the popularly sought-after machine for salaried employees and workers who must eventually remit their hard-earned cash to their homes......»»
Comelec ready to hold demo for 2025 poll machines
The Commission on Elections has assured the public that it is ready to conduct a voting demonstration in Congress with the new machine that will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»