Statement of Agriculture Department on Duterte’s Criticism over P20 per Kilo Rice Sale AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT – The DA expressed that it is “deeply hurt” by the remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte on the P20 per kilo rice sale in Visayas. Agriculture Department Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently announced that NFA rice will be … Read more
DA to Quality of Affordable Rice “may 1-3 percent na na-downgrade ang quality or nabubukbok” The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ensured the quality of affordable rice for Visayas at P20 per kilogram. The affordable rice is part of a special program where the national government, together with local government units (LGUs), will help cover … Read more
DA undersecretary DV Savellano, husband of Dina Bonnevie, dies. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary DV Savellano, husband of Dina Bonnevie, has died and this is the cause of his death. Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano passed away recently. He was the husband of actress Dina Bonnevie and the actress confirmed this through the … Read more
Agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s reaction to the demand of Sara Duterte. Vice President Sara Duterte demanded the promised Php 20/kilo rice and Agriculture Chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has this to say. During the 2022 campaign of Bongbong Marcos, who is now the country’s president, he repeatedly promised to bring down the price … Read more
Higher Goods Discount for Seniors & PWDs Effective Next Week SENIORS & PWD – With the current discount at P65, the weekly 5% special discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities is set to increase to P125 starting next week, as per a joint administrative order endorsed by the trade, agriculture, and energy departments. … Read more
DA Not Considering SRP Implementation in PH Amidst Increase in Rice Inflation If implementing the SRP will only jeopardize the situation, then the Philippines needs a more effective move to fight rice inflation surge. Undeniably, contrary to what countless Filipinos hope for, the costs of rice in the Philippines continues to increase. The reality now … Read more
PH Rice Prices Continue to Soar The Philippines is in need of an immediate counter-action from the Department of Agriculture amid the speedy increase on rice prices. Rice is a staple food in the Philippines. It is present in the dining table at least three (3) times a day in most households — breakfast, lunch, … Read more
Price of Local Garlic Jumped to P300 Per Kilo, Department of Agriculture Says The Department of Agriculture reported that the prices of local garlic in the country have jumped to P300 per kilo. Because of the high prices of goods and commodities, many Filipinos are currently having difficulty budgeting their money. One of those that … Read more
Rowena Guanzon Air Frustration Over High Price of Fertilizer P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon vents frustration on social media against the high price of fertilizer. Guanzon couldn’t help but be irritated after learning about the fertilizer price increase on Twitter. According to Guanzon, the price has risen from P720 last year to P3,800 this year. … Read more
3 Men Arrested for Posing as Fake DA Employees and Selling Rice Seeds Police authorities arrested three men posing as fake employees of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and selling rice seeds. During a buy-bust operation in Saguday, Quirino, the Quirino Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Provincial Field Unit, or CIDG-PFU, detained three phony or … Read more