Palay prices in the Philippines inched up to P15.89 per kilo in October from P15.60 in September, following the government’s rice import ban aimed at boosting farm gate prices, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The Philippines’ total rice inventory at the start of August was estimated at 2.32 million metric tons, up 25 percent compared to the 1.86 million metric tons recorded in the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The farm gate price of palay continued its downward spiral in July, dragged down by weakening global prices of the grain that have spurred a surge in rice imports.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., after consulting select members of his Cabinet, decided to suspend for 60 days the importation of rice to protect local farmers from the influx of cheap rice, said Press Secretary Dave Gomez said Wednesday.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) began accepting applications on March 25 for its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), aimed at helping government employees install solar power systems at home.
Kaspersky is strengthening its focus on enterprise cybersecurity across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, as cyber threats continue to grow alongside rapid digital transformation.
The country’s two largest airlines said on Wednesday that they have secured sufficient jet fuel to maintain operations, including long-haul flights, despite a volatile global market.
First Gen Corporation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its subsidiary, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), highlighting a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector.