Tag: National Food Authority
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Philippines to Declare Rice Emergency on February 4 to Combat High Prices
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has announced that a rice emergency will likely be declared on February 4, 2025, to tackle soaring rice prices. This declaration will allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to distribute its rice reserves to local government units, other government agencies, and state-owned corporations. The move comes after the Agriculture…
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Government Bolsters Rice Distribution to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Evacuees
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families across Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, aimed at aiding five…
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Government Bolsters Rice Distribution for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families in Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, destined for five local…
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Agriculture Department Plans to Release NFA Rice Reserves to Combat Rising Prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila is preparing to distribute 150,000 metric tons of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) reserves to tackle soaring rice prices and safeguard against food security crises. The initiative, announced in a recent press release, will see the distribution of approximately three million 50-kilogram bags of rice over…
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Agriculture Department Plans to Release NFA Rice Stocks to Combat Rising Prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila is preparing to distribute 150,000 metric tons of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) reserves to tackle soaring rice prices and safeguard against food security crises. The initiative, announced in a recent press release, will see the distribution of approximately three million 50-kilogram bags of rice over…
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Philippines to Declare Rice Food Security Emergency in Early February
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is set to declare a food security emergency for rice in the first week of February. This decision comes after a slight delay in receiving the official resolution from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC). DA Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa mentioned that the department expects to receive…
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Philippine Agriculture Secretary Awaits Formal Recommendation to Declare Food Security Emergency
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. announced on Friday that he has not yet received the official recommendation from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) to declare a food security emergency. This declaration is aimed at tackling the escalating retail prices of rice. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City, Tiu-Laurel expressed his anticipation of…
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Department of Agriculture Engages More Local Governments for Nationwide NFA Rice Distribution
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is actively working with various local government units (LGUs) to facilitate the sale of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) across the country. This initiative aims to make NFA rice, priced at PHP36 per kilogram, accessible to consumers through LGUs, government agencies, and government-owned corporations, even before an official…
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Department of Agriculture Awaits Resolution to Declare Rice Food Security Emergency
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is still waiting for the official resolution from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) to declare a food security emergency for rice. DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa mentioned in an interview that the resolution, although approved, is still circulating among member agencies. The absence of the official document has put…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Poised to Declare Rice Emergency on January 22
In a move to combat soaring rice prices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is set to declare a food security emergency for rice on January 22. This decision follows a resolution passed by the National Price Coordinating Council last week, aimed at stabilizing the market and ensuring food availability. DA spokesperson Assistant…
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