Tag: market inspection

  • Philippine Agriculture Secretary Optimistic About Lower Rice Prices Under Marcos Administration

    In a recent statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed optimism about achieving rice prices in the mid-PHP30s per kilogram during the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. This statement came during a joint market inspection at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, where Laurel was joined by Department of Trade and Industry…

  • Agriculture Secretary Optimistic About Lower Rice Prices Under Marcos Administration

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed optimism on Wednesday about the possibility of achieving rice prices in the mid-PHP30s per kilogram during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration. This statement came during a joint market inspection at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, alongside Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque and Quezon…

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Aims to Lower Imported Rice Price to P50/kg by March

    In a recent market inspection at the Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market in Pasig City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, initially set at PHP58 per kilogram, is expected to decrease to PHP50/kg by March. This statement was made during a joint inspection with…

  • Philippine Agriculture Secretary Aims for P50/kg Imported Rice Price by March

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Thursday that the initial maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of PHP58 per kilogram for imported rice is set to decrease to PHP50/kg by March, contingent on global rice market trends. This statement was made during a joint market inspection at the Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market in…

  • No Further Price Hikes Expected for Noche Buena and Agricultural Products, Say DTI and DA

    In a recent joint market inspection at Guadalupe Public Market in Makati City, Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that there will be no additional price increases for Noche Buena items and agricultural products until the end of the year. This assurance comes as the holiday season…

  • Agriculture Secretary Vows Crackdown on Rice Importers Profiteering

    In a stern warning to rice importers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged to tackle the issue of profiteering in the rice market. During a joint market inspection with the Department of Trade and Industry at the Guadalupe Public Market in Makati City, Tiu Laurel expressed concerns over the high retail prices of…