Flag of Cambodia (Unsplash) House Speaker Martin Romualdez views Cambodia as a key partner of the Philippines in cushioning the blow of the El Niño phenomenon to its rice production. “Cambodia has long been recognized for its...
The prices of agricultural commodities, notably rice, saw increases again during the last days of February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the PSA price situationer, a kilogram of regular milled rice increased to P50.63 during February 15 to 17 from P50.34 during the...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Friday, March 1 that the Senate will investigate allegations that the National Food Authority (NFA) sold thousands of tons of rice to certain traders at a price disadvantageous to the government. "Mag-iinvestigate kami dyan, kasi I have personal experience with regards...
High prices of rice in the Philippines is inevitable, President Marcos said. Marcos stated this, responding to a question of a letter sender if “BBM” stands for "Bigas Biglang Mahal.” The President explained that it is unavoidable to see a rise in the prices of rice in the country,...
With the sizzling temperature in Metro Manila, what better way for United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson to enjoy the country than a visit to the City of Pines. (Photo from Amb. Carlson's X post) In separate posts on X, the envoy showed the Ifugao rice terraces...
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has the full support of President Marcos in developing varieties of rice, corn, potatoes, and other agricultural products with additional nutritional values. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call of Consultative...
Prices of some foods, particularly imported, are starting to increase again in February after posting declines last month as local products become the cheapest option, government data showed. The common staple well-milled rice was pegged at P56.21 per kilogram, coming from the prices of P55.42 and...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte donated on Tuesday, February 20, 24,000 bags of five-kilo rice to Davao Oriental province. DUTERTE (Inday Sara Duterte FB) In a statement, Mati City Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat said the donation followed the aftermath of weeks of non-stop heavy...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian Even though discussions are still ongoing with the Department of Agriculture (DA) regarding the proposed distribution of actual rice aid rather than cash subsidy, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) maintained on Friday, Feb. 16 that the current P600 monthly rice subsidy for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries is “more practical and efficient” than handing out actual bags of rice. “After discussion with the...
The supply of rice and meat products in the country are bioth sufficient of the daily needs of the consumers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday, Feb. 13. “Based on data from the National Rice Program, our production, in addition to imports and starting stock, indicates that we...
If you have not thought of any gift to give your loved ones this Valentine's Day yet, try giving them rice. The Department of Agriculture (DA) suggested this, as it assured that there is an ample supply of rice in the country amid the El Niño phenomenon. "Bukas pa kasi iyong Valentine's di ba......
