Tag: National Food Authority
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Philippines Assures No Rice Shortage Despite Food Security Emergency Plans
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has firmly stated that there is no shortage of rice in the country, despite plans to declare a food security emergency. This assurance was given by DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa during a news forum in Quezon City. He emphasized that the decision to declare an…
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President Marcos Jr. Endorses Food Security Emergency to Tackle High Rice Prices
In a recent statement from Burauen, Leyte, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has thrown his weight behind the proposal to declare a food security emergency as a strategy to reduce the soaring prices of rice. He pointed out that despite the government’s efforts, the market dynamics are not functioning as they should, leading to persistent…
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Philippine Agriculture Department to Declare Food Security Emergency Amid Soaring Rice Prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines, led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., is poised to declare a ‘food security emergency’ by the end of January to tackle the escalating retail prices of rice. This decision follows a resolution from the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), which has urged the DA to act…
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DA Proposes LGU Collaboration to Sell NFA Rice and Clear Warehouse Space
In a strategic move to enhance public access to affordable rice and manage warehouse space effectively, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has proposed that local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila sell rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA). This initiative was announced by DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa during a recent interview,…
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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…
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