DA studies Filipino shift toward Vietnamese rice
‘It may now be a question of quality over quantity and that could require a shift in our agricultural policy.’
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‘It may now be a question of quality over quantity and that could require a shift in our agricultural policy.’
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Building on Davao’s success, Iloilo City is now set to benefit from a similar partnership through the P5-billion Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Project.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its flagship food security program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! Para sa Magsasaka,” to four more areas, making…
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Senator Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan announced Wednesday that the Senate will hold hearings on proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) and…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is counting on a P10-billion budget increase in 2026 to accelerate the implementation of its flagship “Benteng Bigas, Meron…
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‘We are watching the market’s response to the rice import suspension very closely.’
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‘We must perform well. We cannot ask for more resources if we fail to deliver.’
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Farm gate prices of palay have begun to inch up in several key rice-producing regions just a week after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a two-month…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is banking on a larger budget and key policy amendments to drive growth in the country’s farm, fisheries and livestock…
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National Food Authority Administrator Larry Lacson said Friday that the agency opened more warehouses to expand the P20 per kilogram rice program for farmers…
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Nueva Ecija Rice trounced Biñan, 81-64, to share the lead in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2025 Season on Tuesday at the…
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The government’s intensified rice production program is expected to further lift the country’s farm sector and rural economy after surpassing its second dry…
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‘We don’t only share the same name, we also share the same vision for Philippine agriculture. We have the same priorities, especially the revision of the Rice…
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‘In many of our public markets in Manila, in line with the mayor’s directive, prices of basic goods should not exceed the levels set by the DTI for vendors.’
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Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) meticulously reviews generation charges to ensure only fair and lawful costs reach consumers, adhering to regulatory requirements…
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Manila Water Company, Inc. (MWC), led by the Razon group, reported a 15 percent increase in net income to nearly P8 billion in the first half of the year.…
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As for the 14 ongoing projects, Jamora said 91,027 households are to benefit, with a total cost of P2,546,431,479.88.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s suspension of rice imports for 60 days starting 1 September 2025 may result in a P1 or P2 increase in rice retail price, the…
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