Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Losses of up to P2.25 billion will be absorbed by the government due to the sale of subsidized rice in
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday announced a downward adjustment in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines, among the world’s largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the cost of rice, which it
By Wilnard Bacelonia. MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday voiced support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) plan to declare a national food
PNA MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday lauded the South Korean government for its support in the country’s recovery from the onslaught
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday welcomed an initiative by MerryMart Grocery, a company under listed DoubleDragon Corp., to support the government’s
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) is looking to distribute some 150,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from its buffer stock once a
Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz. RICE importers remained under scrutiny as the House Quinta Committee, also known as the Murang Pagkain Super-Comm, continued its investigation into
By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged the public to report overpriced rice amid the looming declaration of a food security emergency. “Reminder, we