NFA increases rice buffer stock to 10-day supply
The National Food Authority (NFA) reported a significant increase in its rice buffer stock, now good for 10 days, due to the peak summer harvest.
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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is the Agriculture Secretary who announced and defended the PHP20-per-kilo rice project aimed at making rice more affordable for Filipino consumers, particularly in the Visayas region. He emphasized the importance of supporting local farmers and ensuring the quality of the rice supplied through the National Food Authority.
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Last updated at April 26, 2025.
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Malacañang warns against fake news on PHP20-per-kilo rice
Malacañang warned the public on Friday to be vigilant against fake news regarding the PHP20-per-kilo rice initiative.
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DA disputes VP Duterte's remarks on NFA rice quality
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed disappointment over Vice President Sara Duterte's remarks about the quality of rice set to be sold at PHP20 per kilo in a pilot run in Visayas, calling her suggestion that NFA rice might not be suitable for human consumption an affront to Filipino farmers.
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Sara Duterte criticizes P20 per kilo rice plan as election stunt
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the Department of Agriculture's plan to sell rice at P20 per kilo in Visayas, calling it a campaign promise aimed at boosting the Marcos administration's senatorial candidates.
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DA to pilot P20/kilo rice in Visayas for indigents
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced a pilot program selling rice at P20 per kilo in the Visayas, targeting indigents including senior citizens and 4Ps beneficiaries.
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DA revives LDAG to monitor livestock data
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has revived the Inter-Agency Livestock Data Analytics Group (LDAG) to monitor livestock and poultry data, aiming to protect both producers and consumers amid market volatility and supply fluctuations.
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DA eyes P2B 12-hectare food hub at Clark
Government officials have identified a 47-hectare property owned by Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) for the planned food hub.
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Ben Tulfo warns of trader exploitation for seaweed farmers, calls media watchdogs
Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo warned about potential exploitation of small-scale seaweed farmers and fisherfolk by traders during a press conference in Zamboanga City.
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NFA procures 2.2M bags of unmilled rice, seeks P8B more
The National Food Authority (NFA) reported on Tuesday that it has procured 2.2 million bags of unmilled rice from local farmers in the first quarter of 2025, amounting to P2.6 billion.
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Philippine meat imports surge 35%, Brazil leads
Philippines' meat imports increased by over one-third to reach 237,681 metric tons in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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