Stakeholders back phased rice tariff hike amid sector pressures
Agriculture stakeholders have welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) recommendation for a phased increase in rice import tariffs, with groups urging swift legislative action to address the sharp decline in palay prices and protect local farmers.
BSP pushes for wider use of national ID in banking
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging financial institutions to adopt the Philippine National ID system more widely in customer onboarding, framing the initiative as a cornerstone of a more inclusive and secure financial ecosystem.
House to implement sweeping reforms in national budget process
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, is embarking on a bold and comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the national budget process into one that is transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with the principles of democratic accountability.
Speaker Romualdez: House will not bow in silence
Speaker Romualdez: House will not bow in silence
Marcos mulls rice tariff hike, import suspension
The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.
