
Marcos orders rice price cuts amid inflation spike
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered measures to bring down rice prices as inflation surged, with officials citing rising fuel costs — not supply…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered measures to bring down rice prices as inflation surged, with officials citing rising fuel costs — not supply…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales presented its accomplishments for the first quarter of 2026, showing a strong focus on accelerating…
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Authorities seized P164,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during a roadside inspection Monday in Barangay Sangi.
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‘The Philippines has the opportunity not only to participate in dialogue, but to lead by example in agricultural transformation, and the European Union can be…
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The DA, however, stressed that the decline is not happening throughout the country, stating that in some provinces, such as Palawan, palay prices remain…
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‘This harvest season, we are seeing prices improve to P22 to P27 per kilo, and we hope this continues so farmers are encouraged to plant more for the next…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) convened government, industry and development leaders for its 9th Sustainable Agriculture Forum on…
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A rebound in farmgate palay prices is expected to support a recovery in local rice production, with agriculture officials pointing to stronger planting…
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The Philippines’ external trade surged to a record high in March 2026, signaling strong economic activity despite a widening trade gap driven by sustained…
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Police arrested a 28-year-old man Saturday night in Barangay Sampaloc for allegedly selling cigarette products that lacked mandated graphic health warnings.
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EU’s ‘Industrial Accelerator Act’ implicitly targets Chinese makers of batteries and electric vehicles.
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The Philippines is repositioning its trade strategy following gains at the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, with officials shifting…
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The DA is also coordinating with the National Irrigation Administration to ensure irrigation systems can support farms during prolonged dry spells.
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Generally, Filipino economists and geopolitical experts welcomed Pax Silica, with one analyst broadly describing the initiative as ‘geo-economics.’
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ILOILO CITY — Prices of imported high-quality rice in Western Visayas have risen sharply in recent weeks, driven by increases across several premium…
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has spearheaded the entry of Emirati business owners in the country, as she unveiled the Dubai Chamber International, signifying…
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A subsidized rice program took center stage at this year’s Capiztahan Festival, as the government expanded its push to make staple food more affordable while…
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The ECCP and PCCI aim to advance joint initiatives, facilitate knowledge exchange, and expand opportunities for business engagement that support trade,…
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