DA to expand P20 rice program to middle income earners
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it is looking to expand the distribution of its P20 rice program to soon include middle-income earners as…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it is looking to expand the distribution of its P20 rice program to soon include middle-income earners as…
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A local farmer’s decades‑long experiment is drawing attention for showing that higher rice yields do not have to come with higher costs.
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The Makati Local Government Unit (LGU) will launch a rice distribution program on 14 April 2026, offering rice at P20 per kilo.
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Domagoso also unveiled a new ‘Rice Blessings in Manila’ program scheduled to begin 16 April.
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Rice and corn posted higher inventories compared to last year, signaling improved supply buffers, although stock levels declined from the previous month,…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to rise within a range of 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent as the country braces for the first round of…
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Senators on Tuesday warned of a looming agricultural crisis as the persistent surge in fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict is pushing up fertilizer…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will issue an executive order imposing a ₱50-per-kilo price cap on imported well-milled rice.
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'This is more than just a source of income. It gives our communities pride and ensures that our traditions continue for future generations.'
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Farmers are now earning more from their harvests as government-backed rice processing hubs allow them to mill and sell rice directly, cutting reliance on…
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Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday questioned the continued use of imported rice in the government’s benteng bigas program, despite the ongoing harvest season and…
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Additionally, the city government will implement a four-day workweek for its employees as a contingency measure to reduce transportation costs.
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The funds, provided by the Office of the President, will allow the city to provide the monthly rice subsidy to each beneficiary family for the next six months.
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The buffer stock can last for 10 days, which is enough to feed the Philippines for 30 days.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering a price cap on imported rice to keep costs manageable for Filipino consumers while monitoring international…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering imposing a price cap on imported rice after flagging what it described as “unreasonable” price increases in…
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Retail prices of rice and cooking oil climbed in early March 2026, while key protein items such as pork and galunggong (mackerel scad) saw modest declines,…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering imposing a price cap on imported rice after flagging what it described as “unreasonable” price increases in…
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