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MANILA, Philippines – Driven to boost rice production and supply in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to assist rice farmers.
Senator Nancy Binay on Monday renewed her call for the passage of two bills that promote the welfare of teachers.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) [link] released its consumer price index (CPI) data for September, which revealed that headline inflation had risen to 6.1%, up from 5.3% in August. Core inflation fell to 5.9% from 6.1%. The result was just within the upper bound of the BSP’s expected range of 5.3% to 6.1%. The main driver of the increase was the cost of rice, with “rice inflation” at 17.9% in September. The raw CPI score for September was P123.90 for the same basket of goods and services which could have been purchased for P100.00 in 2018.
MANILA, Philippines — After seeing a sharp drop in his approval and trust ratings, President Marcos said the prices and availability of rice, not survey numbers, are the indicators of his governance, adding that the prices of the food staple are stabilizing because of measures implemented by the government.
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman disclosed over the weekend that she has approved the release of P1 billion fund for Marawi siege victims.
Why is it that more than a third of our college-level students have stopped schooling?
MANILA, Philippines — Fan voting for the Miss Universe 2023 has officially begun, where individuals can vote for their favorite candidate to obtain a spot in the semifinal round.
MANILA, Philippines — Baguio is among the cheapest destinations around the Asia-Pacific region to visit at the end of the year, according to data collected by online travel agency Agoda.