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Jasper Arcalas
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Rice prices also rise amid global oil crisis
by Jasper Arcalas - March 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Rice prices have increased and may continue to do so as market speculations swirl over supply disruptions and fuel price surges driven by the escalating war in the Middle East.
DA to delay lowering of imported rice max SRP
by Jasper Arcalas - June 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is holding off its plan to reduce by next month the maximum suggested retail price of imported premium rice by P2 per kilo, citing market volatilities due to the escalating...
Fishers feel impact of West Philippine Sea tensions
by Jasper Arcalas - October 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Filipino fishermen are feeling the impact of the growing geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea as their catch in the country’s exclusive economic zone continues to drop, as reflected in official...
Last-ditch effort vs lower rice tariffs pushed
by Jasper Arcalas - June 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Industry groups are racing against time to convince President Marcos to reverse his decision to slash rice tariffs to 15 percent, the lowest rate in the country’s history.
WFP: Private sector must aid in solving hunger
by Jasper Arcalas - April 9, 2024 - 12:00am
The private sector should help governments address global crises, particularly hunger and malnutrition, according to the World Food Program.
DA spending P5 billion yearly for solar-powered irrigation
by Jasper Arcalas - February 6, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture aims to spend at least P5 billion annually for the construction of solar-powered irrigation systems nationwide to boost rice productivity and mitigate adverse impacts of El Ni&ntil...
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