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rice prices
Ban on rice importation extended to year-end
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year to help stabilize farmgate prices...
Filipinos seek economic relief, justice and jail corrupt politicians
A new nationwide survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group revealed that most Filipinos want the Marcos administration to prioritize lowering food prices while also...
Agri chief targets rice-price manipulation with bold reforms
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has proposed enlisting the Department of Finance, particularly the Bureau of Internal Revenue, to audit the financial records...
DA Secretary seeks NFA powers to stabilize rice prices
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on lawmakers to restore the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) to intervene in the...