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The Philippines needs rice — but young people don’t want to farm it
NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...
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P58/kg imported rice max SRP takes effect
The maximum suggested retail price (SRP) of P58 on imported rice takes effect today, a ranking official of the Department of ...
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Philippines' Department of Agriculture mulls ‘food security emergency’ to stabilise rice prices
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Philippines' Department of Agriculture ... next year as it scrambles to rein in the prices of rice, a key staple and a major driver of inflation.