Tag: Rice supply in Philippines

DA says there’s ample rice supply in PHL

Rice prices, though, “hard to predict,” Agri chief says (Eagle News)–The Department of Agriculture has given the assurance there’s ample rice supply in the country based on inventories made in December and January, and the additional rice coming from overseas. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said, however, that it’s hard to predict rice prices at this time. “Ang problema iyong world price is tumataas eh ‘no dahil sa El Niño,” he said, noting that even […]

President Bongbong Marcos: Rice supply enough but distribution gaps need to be addressed

(Eagle News)–President  Bongbong Marcos gave the assurance there was enough rice supply in  the country. He acknowledged, however, that there are gaps in the distribution of the staple that need to be addressed by the government. “Sabi ng Department of Agriculture ay mas malaki ang ani natin ngayong taon na ito kaysa sa nakaraan kaya’t sa production side naman ay nagiging maayos. Ngunit kailangan nating ayusin ang sistema mula sa pagtanim, mula sa pagresearch and […]