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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’ estimated rice imports rise by 100,000 MT — USDA
In a data report released on Friday, the USDA has increased its estimates for Philippine rice imports in 2024 to 3.9 million MT, higher than the 3.8 MT million forecast last January. .....»»
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon marks conclusion of Fit Rise 75 programme at National Police Academy
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 9 (ANI): The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy organised 'Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon', which comprised three sub events - 1 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running - as part of celeberations of 75 years of service to the nation. Teams from 17 police organizations participated in the event. Besides, 76 RR IPS trainees, trainees of 75th batch of IRS (CIT), course par.....»»
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......»»
DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets
The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»
Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed
The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»
‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’
‘P20 per kilo of rice possible if gov’t aggressive in subsidizing farmers’.....»»
DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through
The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»
As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
“Farmers and consumers are demanding the strengthening of the rice industry as a solution to the perennial rice inflation, now nearing an all-time high rate that is expected to continue until July." The post As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Household cuts rice consumption
Household cuts rice consumption.....»»
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures.....»»
NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»
Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»
2K rice, corn farmers lose crops
2K rice, corn farmers lose crops.....»»
Over 2M kilos of rice, P250M in cash aid distributed in Eastern Visayas
Over 2M kilos of rice, P250M in cash aid distributed in Eastern Visayas.....»»