DA to lift food security emergency on rice

NFA on food security emergency: ‘We’re ready’
The National Food Authority (NFA) said Sunday it was prepared for the impending declaration of a food security emergency on rice.
Rice to be sold at P35/kilo under food security emergency
Consumers will be able to buy rice at P35 per kilo following the declaration of the food emergency on rice, but this will entail losses of up to P2.25 billion for the National Food Authority (NFA) as it will be selling at a price lower than what it had procured the supplies.
DA to sell NFA rice stock at P33/kg under food security emergency
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will start selling well-milled rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA) at PHP33 per kilogram following the declaration of a food security emergency for rice.
DA declares food security emergency
The country has been placed under a food security emergency as measures set in place by the government to pull down rice prices have failed.
Philippines declares 'food security emergency' to tame retail rice prices
The Philippines, among the world's largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the cost of rice, which it said has stayed elevated despite lower global prices and a reduction in rice tariffs last year.
NFA: Rice release under food security emergency all set
The National Food Authority (NFA) on Monday assured it is ready to release its rice stocks under the food security emergency for rice. The Department of Agriculture (DA) earlier said it aims to come up with the said declaration on Feb.
Agriculture declares food security emergency for rice
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, February 34, declared a food security emergency for rice.The agency made the declaration after it noted an “extrao
Nat‘l price council approves food emergency declaration
The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to declare a food emergency, according to
Rice crisis in Philippines: ‘Food security emergency’ declared to check prices of staple food
The food security emergency declaration grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to instruct the National Food Authority to distribute buffer stocks to government agencies and local units. This measure aims to curb rising rice prices and shield consumers from further increases.
DA chief declares food security emergency on rice
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday declared a food security emergency on rice based on the recommendations from the National Price Coordinating Council.
Agri chief Tiu Laurel declares food security emergency on rice
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday declared a food security emergency on rice due to “extraordinary” rice in local rice prices.
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