Agriculture
Philippines rice stocks up 35% in December
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) estimated the country’s total rice stocks as of December 1 at 2.55 million metric tons, marking an increase of nearly 35 percent compared to the 1.90 million metric tons recorded during the same period in 2023.
DA questions P60/kilo imported rice
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday raised concern over persistently high rice prices, particularly the sale of imported rice at P60 per kilo, calling it indicative of profiteering.
Initiative gains momentum with support from rice millers and PNP
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday expressed his gratitude to key stakeholders, including rice millers, importers, and the Philippine National Police (PNP), for their unwavering support of the Marcos administration's initiative to provide more affordable rice to Filipino consumers.
DA expands protein-enriched copra meal project to Western Visayas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has ordered the expansion of the Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) commercialization project to Western Visayas (Region VI), aimed at boosting local livestock production by providing a sustainable, cost-effective alternative protein source for animal feeds.
Revised RTL: Christmas gift to boost farmers’ livelihoods
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the amended Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), which took effect on 25 December, is a fitting Christmas gift for millions of Filipino farmers and their families who depend on rice production for their livelihood.
