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NFA Rice Stocks Surge by 485% in January, Expected to Rise Further in February
The National Food Authority (NFA) reported a staggering 485.1% increase in its rice inventory for January, reaching 284,810 metric tons compared to just 48,680 metric tons in the same month last year, according to recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). NFA Administrator Larry Lacson attributed this significant rise to a new flexible buying…
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Over 50 Local Governments Seek NFA Rice Amid Food Security Crisis
In response to the recent food security emergency declaration for rice, over 50 local government units (LGUs) have expressed interest in purchasing rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA), according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This move comes as part of efforts to stabilize rice supply across the nation. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu…
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NFA Eastern Visayas to Distribute 71,000 Bags of Affordable Rice
In an effort to bolster food security, the National Food Authority (NFA) in Eastern Visayas is gearing up to distribute 71,000 bags of rice to local government units (LGUs) interested in the initiative. This move comes under the food security emergency for rice, declared by the Department of Agriculture, which aims to make rice more…
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NFA Eastern Pangasinan Aims to Buy 500,000 Bags of Palay in 2025
In Malasiqui, Pangasinan, the National Food Authority (NFA) has set an ambitious goal to purchase 500,000 bags of palay, each weighing 50 kilos, throughout 2025. Cherry Ann Soriano, the supervising grains officer for NFA Eastern Pangasinan, shared in a recent interview that they anticipate acquiring approximately 165,000 bags between March and June alone. Soriano emphasized…
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NFA Prepares for Rice Distribution Amid Food Security Emergency
The National Food Authority (NFA) has announced its readiness to distribute rice stocks as part of the upcoming food security emergency declaration. This statement was made on Monday, with the official declaration expected to be formalized by the Department of Agriculture on February 4, following the receipt of a resolution from the National Price Coordinating…
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NFA Rice Set for Sale to Metro Manila Government Agencies in February
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks could be available for purchase by local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in Metro Manila starting February. This decision follows the National Price Coordinating Council’s (NPCC) approval of a resolution encouraging the DA to declare a food security…
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NFA Confident in Meeting 2025 Rice Buffer Stock Goals
The National Food Authority (NFA) is set to increase its procurement of palay from local farmers in 2025, aiming to elevate the national rice buffer stock from a nine-day to a fifteen-day supply. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure sufficient reserves for emergency and disaster relief efforts across the country. NFA…
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NFA Aims to Boost Public Confidence and Aid More Filipinos During Christmas
The National Food Authority (NFA) is setting its sights on rebuilding trust and extending its reach to more Filipinos this Christmas season. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson shared these aspirations in a video message released on December 24, 2024, emphasizing the agency’s desire to assist more Filipinos and farmers by making NFA rice available to the…
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NFA Aims to Boost Public Confidence and Support More Filipinos During Christmas
The National Food Authority (NFA) is setting its sights on rebuilding trust and extending its reach to more Filipinos this Christmas season. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson shared his aspirations in a video message released on December 24, 2024, emphasizing the agency’s goal to assist more Filipinos and farmers by reintroducing NFA rice to the public…
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