May 23, 2025

Tag: Price Control

  • Philippines Greenlights Massive Fish and Seafood Import to Combat Price Hikes

    In a bold move to stabilize food prices and enhance food security, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved new guidelines for importing a diverse range of fish and seafood into the Philippines. The initiative, targeting a total import of 25,000 metric tons, is set to run from March to May, as outlined in…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Alyansa Candidates Advocate for Rice Tariff Law Reassessment

    MANILA – The senatorial hopefuls from Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas are calling for a reevaluation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). During a press event in Pasay City, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo voiced their concerns about the RTL, advocating for the National Food Authority (NFA) to be reinstated…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • Philippines Approves Import of 4,000 Metric Tons of Onions to Avert Crisis

    In a strategic move to prevent a recurrence of the 2022 onion crisis, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has authorized the importation of 4,000 metric tons of onions. This decision, announced on February 6, 2025, aims to safeguard against potential supply shortages that could be exploited by unscrupulous traders, driving up prices…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara