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DA slashes price of ‘Rice-for-All’ grain to P38/kilo

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is reducing further the price of the grain staple being sold at Kadiwa stores under its “Rice-for-All” initiative. In a statement Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the price of the 25% broken rice variety sold at Kadiwa stores will be reduced from the current P40 per kilo … Read more

DA eyes maximum SRPs for all rice varieties

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is eyeing implementing maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for all rice varieties.  That’s according to DA Undersecretary Asis Perez after he was asked by Iloilo Rep. Ferjenel Biron if the P58 per kilo MSRP for premium imported rice can be applied to other rice varieties. “That’s being considered. … Read more

DA won’t declare food security emergency – Philstar.com

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DA won’t declare food security emergency  Philstar.com Target root cause of high rice prices  Inquirer.net DA to conduct monthly reviews of P58 per kilo MSRP of premium imported rice  GMA News Online DA, DTI working to make rice affordable  The Manila Times Suggested imported rice profit cap sought  Philstar.com Source link

DA, DTI working to make rice affordable

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EXPANDED distribution of lower-priced rice and changes to labeling rules, among other measures, will be implemented by the government as part of efforts to improve the availability and affordability of the staple. More Kadiwa kiosks will be set up in public markets and train stations in Metro Manila and the Agriculture department is also partnering … Read more

DA: P58/kilo imported rice MSRP to start Jan 20

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P58 per kilo for imported rice beginning Jan. 20 in a bid to keep a lid on high market prices. The MSRP was decided after consultations with rice importers, retailers, government and law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, the department said. … Read more