Govt to cap imported rice prices at p50kg
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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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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The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) began a three-day training program Wednesday for local government officials to deploy “smart” agricultural…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Transport cooperatives and corporations are formally requesting a temporary suspension of monthly payments for modernized vehicles,…
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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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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos recently attended the unveiling of an urban farm in Bonifacio Global City, a project aimed at supporting the government’s push…
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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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Despite this, Laurel said retail prices of P60 to P65 per kilo seen in some markets is ‘bordering on profiteering.
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Through sustained efforts and proactive legislation, we aim to build a safer and more prepared nation.
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Pinalawak ng Department of Agriculture (DA) ang P20 Bigas Meron Na Program kasabay ng pagpapalakas ng pamamahagi ng pagkain sa Mindanao sa pamamagitan ng…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its P20-per-kilo rice program while strengthening food distribution in Mindanao with the opening of Kadiwa…
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