MANILA (November 18) — The passage of the Rice Tariffication Bill will give farmers "a fighting chance" by boosting their productivity and ensuring that they become competitive with other farmers from neighboring ASEAN countries. Senator Cynthia Villar, principal author of the bill which was approved on third and final reading last week, said the move will not only … [Read more...] about Rice Tarrification to provide support to farmers
Rice Tariffication Bill
DoF: Gov’t to take advantage of lower rice prices in the international market
Manila (October 9)- The Rice Tariffication Bill will allow the government to take advantage of the lower prices in the international market, Finance Undersecretary Tony Lambino yesterday said. "We have really mismanaged our rice supply and rice policies. What we need now is to invest more and improve the productivity of the agriculture sector," he emphasized. Lambino … [Read more...] about DoF: Gov’t to take advantage of lower rice prices in the international market
