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‘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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

SMC to raise P20 billion from bond issuance

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. intends to raise P20 billion from the offering of the remaining tranche of its bond program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

SM Prime expects to raise P25 billion from bond issue

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is gearing up to raise as much as P25 billion from a proposed bond offering to fuel its expansion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Jollibee plans to sell up to P8-B in preferred shares

Jollibee announced its plan to sell an additional 5 million to 8 million preferred shares at P1000/share, in a follow-on offering to raise between P5 billion and P8 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

MacroAsia FY23 profit: P1.1-B (up 132%)

MacroAsia posted an FY23 net income of P1.07 billion, up 132% from its FY22 net income of P0.46 billion, lifted by a 74% increase in in-flight catering revenues to P3.98 billion and a 53% increase in ground handling and aviation services to P3.14 billion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

MacroAsia FY23 profit: P1.1-B (up 132%)

MacroAsia posted an FY23 net income of P1.07 billion, up 132% from its FY22 net income of P0.46 billion, lifted by a 74% increase in in-flight catering revenues to P3.98 billion and a 53% increase in ground handling and aviation services to P3.14 billion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Globe closed on an additional P1.16-B in tower sales

Globe Telecom, the Zobel Family’s telecommunications company, disclosed that it closed on the sale of another 91 cell towers to Frontier Towers to raise approximately P1.16 billion in cash......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Strong residential sales, Malland Hotel revenues boost Megaworld’s Q1 profit

Strong residential sales, Malland Hotel revenues boost Megaworld’s Q1 profit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

State revenues hit P1.4 trillion in April

The country generated P1.4 trillion in revenues from January to April as the government ramped up its revenue mobilization efforts, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Pampanga records P1B quarry revenues in 2023

Pampanga records P1B quarry revenues in 2023.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024