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
PNA MANILA – The retail prices of rice are expected to decline by as much as PHP5 to PHP7 at the onset of 2025 with the anticipated signing of amendments to the Rice
Reducing the price of rice to P20 per kilo was one of the campaign promises Marcos made during the 2022 presidential race FILE PHOTO: A worker carries on his head a sack of rice
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star Workers unload sacks of rice from a delivery truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on January 22, 2024. MANILA,