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
Rendon Labador Releases Statement Regarding Surging Rice Prices The internet personality Rendon Labador expressed his reaction to the rising cost of rice “Sabay sabay tayong mag da-diet” A few months ago, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfill a campaign promise of reducing rice prices to P20 per kilogram. He emphasized that … Read more
Rice Prices Remains High After Farmers Dropped Prices, According to Bantay Bigas Group The rice watchdog group Bantay Bigas said that the prices of rice remains high in some markets after farmers dropped its price. Bantay Bigas spokesperson Cathy Estavillo has expressed the group’s disappointment regarding the high prices of rice. The lowest price of rice … Read more
Tariffs On Imported Rice To Be Raised By Mid-October IMPORTED RICE – The Department of Agriculture is considering increasing tariffs on imported rice to address over supply of staple grain. The rice tariffication law provided an implementation of a general safeguard duty on imported goods. Agriculture Secretary William Dar, said that this is how they … Read more
House Leaders Calls For Economic Tokhang Versus Rice Hoarders ECONOMIC TOKHANG – Lawmakers on Wednesday recommended President Rodrigo Duterte to initiate an “economic tokhang” versus abusive rice importers and traders. Several senators have voiced their concern over rice profiteers in the past. Some say that the low price of unhusked rice or palay is due … Read more
Here Are The Rice Prices In The Philippines Here are some of the rice prices in the Philippines amidst the crisis and the inflation of basic commodities and food products. The increasing prices of commodities have been one of the major concerns of the Filipino people affected by inflation. Rice, the staple food in the … Read more
Philippine Statistics Authority Shows Rice Prices Slightly Increased The Philippine Statistics Authority said that there will be a slight increase in the prices of rice in different parts of the country. Nowadays, rice is one of the major and the most consumed foods not only in the Philippines but also in different countries all around … Read more