Rappler's latest stories on supplies
Luzon has oversupply of frozen chicken, pork due to coronavirus pandemic
Data from the National Meat Inspection Service showed that from June 24, 2019 to June 22, 2020, the combined inventory of frozen dressed chicken in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon surged by 60%, while local production soared by 156.44%
Europe's fresh food prices in flux as virus impact bites
As European food growers grapple with the ripple effects of lockdowns, many shoppers are feeling the squeeze
National Book Store reopens for delivery orders
Need work-from-home supplies, books, art supplies, and more? National Book Store's website is now taking orders for home delivery.
Negros Occidental asks NFA to augment its rice supply amid shortage fears
The province in Western Visayas is also eyeing more rice imports from Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand to address temporary shortage in the months of June and July
Oil producers keep pumping despite price crash
Storage for excess crude is running out, but 'producers remain reluctant to cut production in the short term as there are costs and consequences'
Luzon eyes pork supply from Mindanao amid looming deficit
The Department of Agriculture's food supply outlook shows the country will have a 31-day deficit in pork inventory by the end of the year
World Bank warns pandemic could pressure food supply chain
The Philippines is among the countries that has conducted 'excess' buying of rice, says the World Bank
Double trouble: PH pork industry faces coronavirus, ASF
(3rd UPDATE) The Department of Agriculture says there would be enough pork during the lockdown, but admits that supply 'remains a challenge'
Ibon Foundation alarmed over water shortage during coronavirus lockdown
Parts of Metro Manila experience water service interruptions, according to think tank IBON Foundation
World faces food crisis in wake of coronavirus – U.N., WHO, WTO
Over the longer term confinement orders and travel restrictions risk causing disruptions in agricultural production due to the unavailability of agricultural labor and the inability to get food to markets
MinDA moves to speed up rice production amid shortage fears
Amid rice shortage fears due to coronavirus, Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Emmanuel Piñol proposes a farming method that cuts production period but yields a third of farmers' usual harvest
Gov't urges medical supply exporters to sell 80% of products in PH
The government task force also asks President Rodrigo Duterte to lift minimum export requirements, so that more of the products may be used locally
Iran crisis sparks fear over Middle East oil supplies
Traders fear Iran could seek to block the Strait of Hormuz, which links up the Middle East's oil producers with markets in Asia, Europe, and North America
U.S. aid agency slashes $190 million in compact funding to Ghana
This comes after the termination of a Meralco-led consortium which was supposed to take over electricity distribution in the West African country
Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn
Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.
Public interest, private hands: How Manila Water, Maynilad got the deal
A water crisis in 1997 sealed the deal for both Manila Water and Maynilad. The same problem might end it, too.
Duterte says he'll 'quarrel' with China if it shuts down PH power
But the Philippine leader thinks China won't do such a thing because it would damage the Asian giant's reputation and because it sees its stake in the NGCP as a business
Manila Water says 24-hour supply availability restored 100%
Manila Water says the Angat Dam 'continues to struggle' to reach the ideal water level, but the company has been able to address its supply deficit
Maynilad to cut off water supply for 11 days in 5 cities
Parts of Las Piñas, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Imus, and Bacoor will have water service interruptions from September 27 to October 7. Here are the specific areas and schedules.
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
What you can do to help Filipino rice farmers
Groups urge Filipinos to buy local rice and support Filipino farmers as they feel the severe effects of the rice tariffication law
NFA has 4.5 million bags of imported rice left unsold
Senator Imee Marcos urges the National Food Authority to sell its rice stock to earn revenues that may be used to buy more palay from locals
Here’s why you’re never too young (or old) to change the world
These grade 6 students prove that anyone can make a difference
Rice imports undervalued? 'That's BOC's problem,' says Cynthia Villar
Senator Cynthia Villar says the problem isn't in the rice tariffication law which she authored
Rice stocks increase to 2.598 million MT in June 2019
The Philippines' rice stocks as of June 1 are deemed sufficient for 81 days
Manila Water narrows supply gap
Manila Water says it is drawing more supply from its treatment plant in Rizal and from deep wells, and was able to reduce its system loss
DA, DILG to provide solar water systems for off-grid barangays
The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior and Local Government will team up to provide water for irrigation as well as for drinking to far-flung barangays
MWSS wants to keep deep wells open
MWSS Chairman Reynaldo Velasco is proposing that deep wells remain open even after the water supply in Metro Manila and nearby areas stabilizes
Manila Water, Maynilad to still get limited supply from Angat Dam
The Angat Dam's water level inches up, but the reduced allocation for concessionaires will remain until the dam is back to its minimum operating water level
Inflation, water crisis weaken consumer outlook in Q2 2019
Consumers were pessimistic, but businesses were upbeat for the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas surveys
Residents of island in Albay struggle to get daily water supply
Many residents of San Miguel Island in Tabaco, Albay, take daily boat trips to available water sources after their wells dried up due to prolonged El Niño
DA targets at least 1 million kilos of excess mangoes to be sold
The Department of Agriculture sets up stalls in Metro Manila to boost the sales of excess mangoes. Here's where to find them.
Saudi, UAE see sufficient oil supplies, rising stocks
Oil exporting countries are discussing how to stabilize a volatile oil market amid rising US-Iran tensions in the Gulf, which threaten to disrupt global supply
Saudi Arabia says oil facility attacks target world supplies
Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Huthi rebels in Yemen shut down one of Saudi Arabia's main oil pipelines, two days after the mysterious sabotage of 4 ships, two of them Saudi tankers
Rice stocks hit 2.63 million metric tons in April 2019
Household stocks still contribute the biggest share to the Philippines' total rice inventory despite a 14.4% drop from a year ago
[OPINION] Water is a human right
The Philippine government has the obligation to provide water for all. Using private companies to fulfill the right to water does not absolve the government of its obligation.
Supreme Court orders bidding of power company deals signed after June 2015
(UPDATED) Distribution utilities like Meralco are now compelled to enter into a competitive selection process instead of their prior self-negotiated deals which advocates say could burden consumers for 20 years
Maynilad water interruptions to last until May 14
Certain areas in the cities of Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Bacoor, and Imus are affected by Maynilad water interruptions. Check the schedules here.
22-hour water interruptions expected as Cebu’s Jaclupan dam dries up
The water service in households in the affected areas has been reduced to two hours a day
Cement shortage seen to delay construction projects – Pronove Tai
The local cement industry already cannot meet the Philippines' annual demand. Temporarily imposing tariffs on imported cement does not make it any better, according to Pronove Tai.
Duterte Cabinet draws up plan vs El Niño, water shortage
Installing water tank systems in all Department of Health hospitals and dredging waterways are some ways the Duterte government plans to address the impact of the ongoing dry spell
[OPINION] Coming soon: Water wars
Unless we act wisely, we may find out too late that the enemy is not without, but within
[OPINION] Thirsting for water: The challenge for the Philippines
This World Water Day is serving as a wake-up-call that the Philippines has a long way to go until it is sustainably managing its water resources
Rice inventory up in February 2019 from a year ago
Rice stocks grow by 19.24% in February 2019 compared to the same month in 2018
WATCH: In hospitals, water woes take shape where lives are at stake
Hospitals have not been spared by the water shortage hitting parts of Metro Manila. How do doctors and patients cope?
MWSS, utility firms to secure enough water supply in 50-year plan
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System wants a long-term plan to prevent a repeat of the ongoing water shortage
Malacañang eyes executive order to address water shortage
(UPDATED) The executive order would establish reforms in agencies that deal with water, says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, as he assesses the water shortage also hitting hospitals
[ANALYSIS] The economics of Metro Manila’s burgeoning water crisis
We’ve taken for granted the structural problems of our water sector for too long. It’s high time we changed that.
EXPLAINER: What caused Manila Water's service problems?
Affected residents will have to wait for heavy rain to fill up the La Mesa Dam. In the long term, Manila Water eyes more water sources as a permanent fix.
Act now on water security, groups tell gov't ahead of El Niño
As an extended dry season looms, the private sector is on the move to keep water supply sufficient
