May 23, 2025

Tag: Rice Emergency

  • Philippines to Declare Rice Food Security Emergency on February 4

    The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to declare a food security emergency for rice on February 4, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during an interview on January 31, 2025. This declaration will allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to begin distributing its rice reserves to local government units, other…

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    Jericho Flores

  • 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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    Jerald Castaneda

  • 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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    Imelda Bautista

  • 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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    Gregorio Rosales

  • 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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    Ramon Diaz

  • Albay Representative Urges Stronger Action Against Rice Price Manipulation

    In a recent statement, Albay Representative Joey Salteca, co-chair of the House Murang Pagkain Supercommittee, called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take robust measures against rice price manipulation. He emphasized the urgency of using existing legal frameworks to combat market abuses that are driving up rice prices, affecting Filipino families. Salceda criticized the…

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    Annalyn Del Rosario