Gabriela on Friday, Feb. 17, restated the consequences of “too much” importation, stressing that it harms local production of agricultural goods and displaces small-scale farmers. Gabriela Women’s Partylist Representative Arlene Brosas said the national government’s plan to import 440,000...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, February 16 questioned the Sugar Regulatory Administration's (SRA) plan to import 440,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar saying the agency should explain why they need such a huge volume. Hontiveros aired her concern following the reported release of Sugar Order No....
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is hoping that the importation of 440,000 metric tons of refined sugar would lead to the reduction of its suggested retail price in the market by 85 percent. But Pablo Luis Azcona, board member and Planters representative of the SRA, assured that they will...
An onion industry stakeholder revealed to congressmen Tuesday, Feb. 14 an alleged "modus" which allows the Department of Agriculture (DA) to arbitrarily issue import permits for onions, much to the detriment of Filipino farmers. Onions at a Quezon City supermarket (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA...
Imported red onions in various markets in the National Capital Region (NCR) are at least P40 cheaper than local red onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported. Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Based on the price monitoring of the agriculture department as of Friday, Jan.27, imported...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon questioned the planned move of the Marcos administration to import sugar when “milling season” in the country has begun, hinting at the possibility of someone financially benefiting from it. Ex-Comelec commissioner and P3PWD...
Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday, January 19 called out the Philippine National Police (PNP) for harassing an onion farmer who recently testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform’s investigation. “Hands off lang po sa mga testigo ng Senado!” the sister of...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who also heads the Agriculture department, gave the go signal for his administration’s “calibrated importation” of onions to address its surging prices in the market but protect farmers at the same time. Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)...
The price of onions in markets is expected to drop once the more than 21,000 metric tons of imports arrive in the country before January ends, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Onions (Jel Santos/Manila Bulletin) DA deputy spokesperson Assistant Secretary Rex Estoperez said they are...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, January 11 urged the government to delay its plans to import around 22,000 metric tons of onions saying it may be best for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to first observe the harvest of local farmers next week before making any drastic moves. “It’s best...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday, January 10 questioned the plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import 22,000 metric of onions saying this would only hurt Filipino farmers. The DA, headed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. had earlier bared its...
Seeking to lower the skyrocketing price of onions and address the supply gap in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 21,060 metric tons (MT) of onions before the peak of the harvest season of local onion growers. Red onion (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) In a...
