President Marcos has granted a one-time rice allowance to all military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) to recognize their vital role in promoting the country's security and peace and order as well as ensuring public safety. File photos Administrative Order (AO) No. 26, signed by Executive Secretary...
The Philippines is poised to not only remain as the world's No. 1 rice importer for the third-consecutive year but also buy from abroad a new record-high 5.1 million metric tons (MT) during the current marketing period, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has plans to shift the agricultural sector’s cropping calendar as a long-term solution to the devastating impact of typhoons to the country’s low-lying ricefields and harvest season. (Keith Bacongco/MB file photo) NIA Administrator...
President Marcos ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to expand its P29 rice program and establish more Kadiwa centers across the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (center) meets DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel (2nd...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Economist-solon Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says President Marcos ultimately made the right call in enforcing a huge reduction on rice tariffs, since the move is...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials said Sunday, as its offensive in the hard-hit and isolated north entered a third week and aid groups described a humanitarian catastrophe. The...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Filipinos that the country's rice supply remains sufficient despite the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine which ravaged different parts of the Philippines this week. File photo Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said this during a...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, Oct. 21, to allocate P7 billion to finance the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) under the proposed 2025 national budget. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar asks the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allocate P7-billion to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Rice for P29 per kilo was sold on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Kadiwa sa NIA: Tabo-An at the National Irrigation Administration Zambasulta Regional Sub-Office here. RICE for P29 a kilo was sold by the government in Zamboanga City. The activity with the theme “Suporta con de...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the estimated palay production may decline in the third quarter, while corn output is expected to increase. Based on the PSA’s latest production estimates for the July to September 2024 quarter palay production is expected to fall by 12 percent to...
By Derco Rosal The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that rice and corn stocks continued to decline in September this year due to storm damage and lower global prices. In September, rice stock levels dropped by 11.2 percent compared to the previous month, which recorded 1.87...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported a decline in revenue collection due to reduced tariffs on rice and zero-import duties on electric vehicles (EVs). According to the BOC, these policy adjustments have resulted in a combined revenue loss of nearly P9 billion in the first nine months of 2024....
