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Rice prices may reach P62/kg by September

Eimor Santos — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:32 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Rice prices could rise to as much as ₱62 per kilogram by the September harvest season, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said, citing soaring fertilizer costs. “In my opinion, rice, dahil ang fertilizer from ₱1,650 aabot ng ₱3,000, so ang rice tataas next harvest season which is September,” Tiu-Laurel told a

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DA considers price cap for imported rice

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:32:13 +0000

The Department of Agriculture on Monday, March 16, said it is studying the imposition of a price ceiling on imported rice at ₱50 per kilogram as the impact of the Middle East conflict cascades to the markets.

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DA team to check fertilizer stock as Middle East crisis drags

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:47:25 +0000

The Department of Agriculture has created a team to study the fertilizer supply which is also affected by the heightened tensions in the Middle East.

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Other fund sources considered for farmer, fisherfolk subsidies – DA

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:25:12 +0000

For now, the DA has ₱100 million for the fuel subsidies for 9,700 farmers and 15,000 fisherfolk, which will be distributed in the next two weeks.

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Agri dep’t orders registration of warehouses, storage facilities to fight smuggling, hoarding

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:55:14 +0000

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the mandatory registration of warehouses, cold storage facilities, and other agricultural logistics hubs to tighten its oversight on the food supply chain.

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500,000 MT rice imports in January – Tiu Laurel

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:57:58 +0000

The country will import around half a million metric tons (MT) of rice in January after a four-month import hiatus, and under a higher tariff schedule, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

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Bicam panel OKs P33B for farm-to-market road projects in 2026

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:03:21 +0000

The proposed allocation of P33 billion for farm-to-market roads in 2026 hurdled the bicameral conference committee, even with some senators pushing against the hiked amount.

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Red onion MSRP now at ₱150/kg

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:13:18 +0000

A higher maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported onions will be imposed starting Thursday, Dec. 11, amid rising import costs.

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DA forms watchdog unit for infra project implementation

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:47:12 +0000

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formed an internal watchdog unit to strengthen oversight in the implementation of infrastructure projects, especially farm-to-market roads, geared towards the sector’s development.

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DA targets reimposition of pork MSRP by Dec. 5

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:29:39 +0000

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing to reimpose the maximum suggested retail price on pork products (MSRP) starting Friday, Dec. 5, to prevent price spikes in the holiday season.

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