Typhoons seen to crimp 2023 rice production

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 08/14/2023

MANILA  -The Philippines is expected to reduce its milled rice output slightly due to recent typhoons that ravaged some parts of the archipelago. In a report, the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service projected rice production…

Bongbong Marcos on P20/kg rice: ‘We’re not there yet, but we’re doing everything we can’

Jean Mangaluz 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that his administration has yet to deliver on his P20 per kilo of rice election promise, but they are doing everything that they can to do so.…

P40 wage hike not enough to buy a kilo of rice — solon

Julie Aurelio 07/01/2023

The P40 increase in daily minimum pay for workers in Metro Manila approved this week cannot even buy a kilo of rice, a lawmaker said Friday. On June 27, the National Wages and Productivity Commission approved an…

Rice prices surge as production costs rise

Jordeene B. Lagare 06/24/2023

Despite having enough rice supply, retail prices of the country’s staple food in Metro Manila have jacked up by about P2 per kilogram as farmers face increased production costs. In an interview, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista…

In Kidapawan, residents can buy rice at P20 a kilo from gov’t outlet

Williamor Magbanua 05/15/2023

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato, Philippines — In this capital of Cotabato province, residents have a chance to buy rice at P20 per kilogram every Saturday, in a scheme adopted by the local government to assist the farmers and…

As rice crisis looms, ‘kamote’, other alternatives pushed

Kurt dela Peña 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Back in the first month of 2023, the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture already stressed that there will be an expected shortage in rice this year, especially because of higher production…

IN PHOTOS: Artists from Isabela make rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Giovani Garinga from Isabela shared a series of photos showcasing their rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador.  Netizens were impressed with this rice work of art that is going viral on social media.…

Rice, pork prices going up

Jordeene B. Lagare 04/22/2023

Selling prices of some rice and pork products went up significantly in certain stores as of early April, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. In a report, the PSA said the average retail price of…

DBM releases P1.1 billion for rice aid to national gov’t workers

Daphne Galvez 04/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released to the National Food Authority (NFA) a total of P1.1 billion for the one-time rice assistance to all qualified employees and workers of national government…

Bongbong Marcos on P20 per kilo rice: Coming soon

Daphne Galvez 03/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said rice at P20 per kilo, which was one of his campaign promises, will soon become a reality. He issued the remark during the launching of the…

Bongbong Marcos on P20 per kilo rice: Coming soon

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 03/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said rice at P20 per kilo, which was one of his campaign promises, will soon become a reality. He issued the remark during the launching of the…

Teacher shares convo with student about having no more rice to eat to motivate other kids to go to school

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 01/19/2023

CEBU, Philippines — A teacher, from Compostela, Davao de Oro, took to social media to share a screenshot of a chat with his student asking for an excuse for not attending class because they don’t have rice…

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