Rappler's latest stories on rice prices
Senate approves measure using 4Ps fund to buy palay from PH farmers on final reading
The joint resolution also encourages local governments to buy from Filipino farmers
[OPINION] There is no human dignity in the Philippines
To our government officials: focus on figuring out solutions now. The electorate chose you and put you where you are today because we held on to your promises of change, deliverance, and reprieve.
Pangilinan urges 'careful study' of proposal to drop rice farming in 23 provinces
'Puwede namang sabay at hindi isa lang ang pagpipilian,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan as the government mulls transitioning 23 provinces from rice farming to raising other crops
Palay now just P15.94 per kilo, lowest in 8 years
In some provinces, palay is sold at P10 per kilo, which points to farmers likely selling it at a loss
Agriculture department 'floods' market with cheap, imported NFA rice
Agriculture Secretary William Dar leads the unloading of NFA rice in Commonwealth Market in Quezn City, which will be sold at P27 per kilo
MAP: Palay prices in the Philippines
While regional averages show that Filipino farmers do not sell below production cost, their earnings remain very little
[ANALYSIS] Plummeting rice prices: How will our rice farmers cope?
Unquestionably, we need to support all farmers whose incomes and livelihoods are now hurting because of rice tariffication
Rice prices still not hitting P27/kilo as projected under tariffication law
Some farmers are already selling palay at a loss, but consumers have yet to enjoy significantly lower rice prices
NEDA not keen on setting floor price for palay
Socioeconomic Planning Assistant Secretary Mercedita Sombilla says limiting how low palay prices can go would go against the purpose of the rice tariffication law
Farmers seek floor price as palay sells for just P7 per kilo
Producing palay in the Philippines costs around P12 per kilo, but some farmers say they are forced to sell their harvest at P7 just to compete with imported rice
Government to set SRPs for imported, local rice
Once implemented, suggested retail prices for rice would be adjusted every two weeks to reflect landing costs and average farmgate prices of palay
DTI suggests removing rice SRPs as prices go down
With rice prices as low as P32 per kilo, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says suggested retail prices for the staple are no longer needed. But it is up to the Department of Agriculture to decide.
Faster importation of rice seen under tariffication law
The removal of the National Food Authority from the importation process is expected to cut the time needed to process import permits
Price of palay down as gov't projects lower Q1 yield
While the average farmgate price of palay is lower year-on-year, the prices of well-milled and regular milled rice are still higher from a year ago
FAST FACTS: How government will implement rice tariffication
NEDA is crafting the Rice Tariffication law's implementing rules and regulations. Check out how the government intends to rollout the measure without compromising farmers' concerns
Consumer advocate proposes lowering SRPs for rice
Laban Konsyumer president Victorio Dimagiba says suggested retail prices for rice should not be completely removed
[ANALYSIS] Will rice tariffication live up to its promise?
Absent sufficient safeguards, the Rice Fund might only serve as another costly leaky bucket that politicians can exploit
Economic team urges agriculture dept to solve food supply problems
The government's economic team says the Department of Agriculture must improve farmers' productivity to bring food prices down
Gov't sets suggested retail prices for rice
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns that traders who will not follow the SRPs would face jail time and a fine of up to P1 million
FAST FACTS: Rice prices in the Philippines
A kilo of rice costs almost P50, and even P66 in Sulu, as of the 4th week of September 2018
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Rice prices jump to new highs in 4th week of August
Cheap rice from the National Food Authority once again fails to bring prices down
Duterte won't fire Piñol, NFA's Aquino over rice crisis
'Maybe the laws are weak or are unenforceable. All we have to do is to improve on those laws, not necessarily fire people,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
'Fumigate the bigger pests' in rice crisis: hoarders, price speculators
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya suggests ways to address the ongoing rice crisis
Taming rice prices: What lawmakers, experts say
Putting a cap on prices may sound like a good idea, but it may actually lead to a rice shortage
Robredo hits Piñol: 'Insensitive' to say high rice prices benefit farmers
Vice President Leni Robredo also slams the 'conflicting' statements of several government agencies on the ongoing rice crisis
State of calamity in Zamboanga City until rice prices stable
Zamboanga City Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde says the city will remain under a state of calamity to help local officials address the problem of high rice prices
High rice prices a win for farmers – Piñol
'Farmers never had it so good until today,' says Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol
Lower rice prices starting June – NFA
The average price of commercial rice is now at P40 to P43 per kilo, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority
Inflation slows to 1.8% in August on lower food prices
The relatively low and manageable inflation environment is expected to continue for the rest of the year says NEDA
Inflation 'steady' at 1.9% in July – NEDA
‘The steady inflation in July is due to slower increases in food prices which offset higher electricity charges ’ says Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia
Inflation up 1.6% in May, highest this year
NEDA attributes the increase to election spending and supply constraints caused by El Niño
Unprecedented rice price hike in Tawi-Tawi due to Sabah embargo
Most of the goods in Tawi Tawi come from Sabah due to its proximity and cheaper cost but a trade embargo is causing prices to spike
Rice price hike, 'job misery' major causes of hunger in PH
Data show a very slow reduction in hunger incidence in the last 5 years despite the country experiencing respectable growth in GDP
Steep prices, Yolanda hike PH poverty incidence in H1 2014
The country s per capita income increased by 6 4 in the first half of 2014 over 2013 but this gain was eroded by very high food prices says NEDA
The problem with rice
Every Filipino is wasting 14 grams of milled rice per day which is equivalent to about 3 tablespoons per person per day The amount of rice wasted by 100 million Filipinos can feed 4 2 million people for the whole year
Rice prices remain high in August
The government is opening the bid for 500 000 MT of rice imports this month to curb rising prices
SONA Fact Check: Gov't efforts hurting rice hoarders
President Aquino says in his SONA that steps have been taken to achieve enough rice supply This way hoarders who cause prices to increase are frustrated
NFA: Rice prices to go up during lean months
The NFA says it expects prices to normalize by September when the harvest season begins
August inflation low despite strong peso, bad weather
The 2 year low inflation rate in August was due to Meralco s power rate reductions and cheaper oil prices
