Story by Paige Javier. MANILA — The House Quinta Committee or ‘Murang Pagkain Super Committee’ revealed its preliminary findings aimed at addressing smuggling and
By Franco Jose C. Baroña. THE Philippines has overtaken all other countries to become the world’s top rice importer in 2024, an ominous milestone that experts warn signals
By Giselle P. Jordan. THE National Food Authority’s (NFA) rice buffer stocks have reached a five-year high of 7.17 million 50-kilogram bags, the agency said on Tuesday,
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday said it has grown its rice buffer stock to its highest level in five years. In a statement, the
By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu. MANILA, Philippines — Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos has assured farmers that he will push for Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) amendments should
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) is seeking an additional budget of P9 billion this year to cover the additional cost of
The National Food Authority (NFA) will need to secure additional funding to cover the increase in the national rice buffer stock mandated under the amended Rice Tariffication Law.
Abner Francisco The National Food Authority (NFA) admitted they have around 6 million bags of rice in their warehouses that are at risk of rotting if not immediately sold to the
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on lawmakers to restore the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) to intervene in the rice market and stabilize