Tag: retail prices
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Department of Agriculture Targets High Pork Prices, Warns Vendors
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a stern warning to vendors responsible for the soaring pork prices, which have reached between PHP450 and PHP480 per kilogram in local markets. This was highlighted by DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, who stated that the department would actively monitor and visit areas where these high…
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Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this update during a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on February 12,…
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Department of Agriculture to Conclude Pork Price Study in Two Weeks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that it will need an additional two weeks to complete its investigation into the escalating prices of pork in local markets. This announcement was made during a press briefing at the Palace by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who emphasized the need to understand the factors…
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Global Price Drop May Lead to Lower Imported Rice MSRP
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice could decrease due to falling global market prices. Previously set at PHP58 per kilogram for 5 percent broken imported rice, this price cap was established to curb profiteering and stabilize retail prices in Metro Manila starting January…
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