May 23, 2025

Tag: Rice Tariffication Law

  • 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…

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    Herminio Racelis

  • Philippine Rice Sector Thrives Post-Rice Tariffication Law, DA Reports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced significant progress in the Philippine rice sector since the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) in 2019. The law has fostered a collaborative environment among farmers, local governments, and other stakeholders, leading to notable advancements in rice farming. Key to these improvements are initiatives like the Rice…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia

  • Department of Agriculture Foresees Palay Production Bounce Back in 2025

    In a hopeful outlook for the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed confidence in the recovery of local palay production in 2025. This optimism comes after a challenging year marked by the El Niño weather pattern, a series of typhoons, and the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, which collectively impacted rice production in 2024.…

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    Christine Macapagal

  • Department of Agriculture Foresees Recovery in Rice Production for 2025

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a statement released on January 8, 2025, the DA highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance local rice output, aiming to return to a production level of 20 million metric tons…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Department of Agriculture Foresees Robust Recovery in Rice Production for 2025

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed a positive outlook for the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a recent statement, DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa projected that rice production would rebound to 20 million metric tons, a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Predicts Lower Rice Prices Following Increased Investments

    MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that the recent amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are expected to lower rice prices within the next year or two. The changes, enacted through Republic Act 12078, also known as the Agricultural Tariffication Act, were signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili