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NFA OKs more competitive P30/k palay buying price
State-run National Food Authority is optimistic that it can now compete better with private traders in buying local palay after it was allowed to purchase palay or unmilled rice by as much as P30 per kilogram......»»
A new NCR
I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»
SMIC banks on areas outside NCR for growth
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family is betting big on the countryside to support the group’s continued growth......»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15
Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»
NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years
Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
MMDA, DoTr umalma sa ‘World’s Worst Traffic’ list, duda na no. 1 ang NCR
MATAGAL nang problema sa ating bansa, lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila ang matinding traffic. Pero sa kabila niyan, patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng ating gobyerno upang tuluyan nang maresolba ang tumitinding sitwasyon. Sa isang press conference, tiniyak ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagpapatupad ng necessary traffic management interventions kasunod ng.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 31
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors took an optimistic attitude for the domestic earnings season over positive results reported by Japanese firms. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 220.85 points, or 0.61 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 36,286.71. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 24.17 points, or 0.96 percent,.....»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
Stock trading made easier for local small investors
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. has rolled out new features that seek to make initial public offering and follow-on offering (FOO) subscription more accessible and efficient for investors......»»
Intuitive Surgical Stock Surges After FDA Clearance for Next-Gen Robotic Surgery
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Soars After FDA Clearance for da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery System In a groundbreaking development, Intuitive Surgical’s stock saw a significant increase.....»»
Egg retail prices drop due to low demand
Egg traders are reeling from the decreasing farmgate and retail prices as well as from low demand for the poultry product, according to Gregorio San Diego, chairman of the United Broiler Raisers’ Association......»»
Philippines to import more rice – USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hiked its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons this year, driven by bigger purchases from Vietnam......»»
‘Marcos Jr. is to be blamed for high rice price’
“There is no one to blame for the highest inflation rate but Marcos." The post ‘Marcos Jr. is to be blamed for high rice price’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Union Bank board approves P10-B stock rights offering
The board of directors of Union Bank approved a plan to conduct a stock rights offering to raise up to P10 billion to “fund the capital infusion to UnionDigital” and for “projected retail loan availments”......»»
DA: Rice prices up 36% in a year
A 36 percent spike in the retail price of rice was recorded on March 1, 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Agriculture......»»
Rice tariff collections hit P30 billion in 2023
Tariff collections from 3.6 million metric tons of rice imports likely reached a record P30 billion in 2023 on the back of a weaker peso and higher global grain prices......»»
Rice stocks down 25 percent in December – PSA
The country’s rice inventory posted a 25.2 percent decline in December, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»