An official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that someone suggested to President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. that rice instead of money be given to the beneficiaries of the …
A recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report predicts that the Philippines will import more rice than initially thought this year and become the globe’s largest rice buyer. In …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. extended the implementation of reduced import rates on rice, corn, and meat products until December 2024. Based on Executive Order No. 50 signed by Executive …
The Philippine Rice Research Institute is pushing to implement half-cup rice in all food establishments in the country to address the waste of the staple food in the Philippines. PhilRice …
In his first press briefing as the newly appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. addressed the P20 per kilogram of rice promised by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
The Federation of Free Farmers Cooperatives (FFF) has raised concerns that the local farm industry could suffer significant financial losses if the government proceeds with its plan to reduce the …
The price ceiling on rice is expected to be in place for only a few weeks, according to an official from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Assistant …
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced this Friday, that the order will begin to be implemented once it is published in newspapers with national circulation. Based on the order, the …
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) reported to the House of Representatives that more than 49,000 titles covering more than 43,000 hectares were distributed to beneficiary farmers in just the …
On Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) conveyed that attaining a rice price of P20 per kilo would hinge on market dynamics, even if the country attains its 95% rice …
A Department of Agriculture (DA) representative stated on Thursday that despite ensuring ample supply, rice importation remains essential. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla explained that this extra supply would serve to …
The rice monitoring organization Bantay Bigas has raised concerns about potential price manipulation of the essential commodity, as it recently reached P52 per kilo in the market, as reported by …
As per an official from the Department of Agriculture (DA), the country’s rice supply is sufficient for the upcoming months due to a combination of the previous harvest and rice …
According to a Department of Agriculture (DA) official, the government is planning to import 1.3 million metric tons of rice again. DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla told a press conference at …
It is said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is nervous because of the possible increase in the price of rice after the damage to agriculture caused by Typhoon Egay was …
Government funds are running out due to tons of garbage in Metro Manila after the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spent P3.336 billion in 2022 to pay the contractor to …
A group warned this Monday that the supply of vegetables and rice might decrease due to the El Niño phenomenon. According to Leonardo Montemayor of the Federation of Free Farmers, …
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
Department of Agriculture (DA) said retail prices for rice are expected to increase in the upcoming weeks. This is primarily due to high palay farmgate prices during the dry season, …
Rice can now be purchased at P25 per kilo at the Kadiwa ng Pasko stalls launched by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in various places in the country. On the Kadiwa …
An agricultural group has pledged to buy rice at a premium to help farmers amid rising planting costs. This is when the Agricultural Industry Association (SINAG) and the National Food …
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr intends to give rice allowance to government employees as part of their salary. In Toni Gonzaga’s exclusive interview with the President that aired the other day, …
Due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and extended neglect in the agriculture sector, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Tuesday that there is still a lack of fish, pork, and rice …
The proposed ₱ 20 per kilo of rice in the country is impossible, according to a statement by a group of farmers. “Sa balangkas at sa umiiral na batas na …
According to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Karl Kendrick Chua, the campaign promise of leading presidential contender Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reduce retail rice prices to P20 to P30 …