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Farmers group slams new rice tariff order

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) questioned the legality and effectiveness of Executive Order (EO) 105, which introduces variable tariffs on rice imports, calling...

Economic council approves education, water, social protection programs

The Philippine Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Tuesday approved major initiatives to improve basic education, expand clean...

Economists slam rice import ban, tariff hike

The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) said Monday it strongly opposes the rice import ban and the Department of Agriculture's (DA) plan to raise...

Farmers group asks government to restore 35% rice import tariff

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has renewed its call for the government to restore the 35-percent tariff on rice imports to help address...

Rice tariff to stay at 15%, gradual hike possible—DA

The tariff on imported rice will stay at 15 percent for now, pending consultations with the economic managers, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...

Gov’t to keep rice tariff low at 15%

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will maintain the tariff on imported rice at 15 percent, pending consultations with the...

Lawmaker wants 35% rice tariff restored

A farmers' group said the government seemed to have failed to protect local farmers and consumers due to the implementation of Executive Order 62,...

SC orders Palace to answer petition vs. rice tariff EO

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered Malacañang and other concerned government offices to comment on a petition filed by several agriculture sector organizations...

Rice tariff may revert to 35% on falling prices

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel hinted at the possibility of reverting the rice import tariff to its original rates, if rice...

Rice prices seen dropping P7/Kilo amid lower tariffs

Prices of rice are expected to drop by P6 to P7 in the coming months with the early implementation of the lowered rice tariff. The...

Lawmaker urges gov‘t to increase farmers’ subsidy

Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman has called on the government to increase the financial subsidy to the country’s three million farmers...

Rice retailers seek grace period before implementation of tariff reduction

Rice retailers are calling for a two to three-month grace period to allow retailers and millers to unload existing rice stocks before the tariff...

The big winners

"The sudden NEDA decision that caught farmers like a bolt of lightning from the heavens has been immediately criticized by presidential sister, Senadora Imee...

FFCCCII supports Recto’s proposal to cut rice tariff

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to reduce import tariffs...
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