MANILAfcc, Philippines Cheaper rice could soon be sold at other stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday. DAAssistant Secretary for agribusiness,

MANILAz25, Philippines The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that rice inflation will continue to go down with lower tariffs on imports and the affordable rice programs of the government. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arne

MANILAgrand casino, Philippines — House lawmakers believe rice traders may have “colluded” to manipulate rice prices by withholding the release of supply from warehouses. At the second hearing of the House Quinta Comm, or the Muran

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MANILA, Philippines At least 300,000 metric tons of rice are wasted each year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., as he backed proposed bills to promote half-cup servings. With around 300,000 tons of rice wasted annually, s

Department of Agriculture (DA) logo with rice and some high-value crops. INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines The average price of rice should now be at around P30 per kilogram due to a tariff cut and lower international prices, a Department of Agricu