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Tag: department of agriculture

  • PIA photo. Marcos travel
    Categories Commentary

    Travel more, eat less

    By Tita C. Valderama  |  Sep 11, 2023 11:30 AM

    The proposed 2024 budget shows the administration’s priorities for spending: a 58% increase in the president’s travel funds, while the agriculture sector gets a measly 6% more than its budget this year.

    budget, department of agriculture, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Marcos travels, travel fund

  • BBM
    Categories Fact Check Filipino

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Marcos sa pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas sumasalungat sa EO

    By VERA Files  |  Sep 11, 2023 6:51 AM

    Ito ay sumasalungat sa Executive Order (EO) No. 39 ni Marcos na binanggit ang ulat mula sa DA at Department of Trade and Industry na ang “global events” ay nakaimpluwensya rin sa pagtaas ng presyo.

    department of agriculture, Executive Order No. 39, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., hoarding, presyo ng bigas, smuggling

  • BBM
    Categories FACT CHECK NED FC

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos’ claim on surge in rice prices contradicts EO

    By VERA Files  |  Sep 11, 2023 6:51 AM

    In a recent speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. once again pointed at smugglers and hoarders as the sole reason for the increase in rice prices, contradicting his earlier order that cited other global factors driving up costs. STATEMENT Before leaving Manila on Sept. 4 to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Marcos delivered […]

    department of agriculture, Executive Order No. 39, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., hoarding, Rice, smuggling

  • Marcos visits IRRI
    Categories Commentary

    Marcos should don agriculture hat more often to bring down prices

    By Tita C. Valderama  |  Jan 30, 2023 11:30 AM

    Marcos appears to be much aware of the troubles in the agriculture sector, but his performance in the first seven months of his administration as DA secretary leaves much to be desired.

    Agriculture, department of agriculture, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

  • thumbnail podcast EP 18: Mabubuhay ka ba ng walang sibuyas?
    Categories Editor's Pick Podcast

    Mabubuhay ka ba ng walang sibuyas?

    By VERA Files  |  Jan 24, 2023 7:00 AM

    Sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, umabot sa P750 hanggang P800 kada kilo ang presyo ng sibuyas na dating nasa P60 lang. Tanong ng maraming Pinoy: Bakit nagkakaganito?

    Agriculture, department of agriculture, onions, sibuyas

  • Categories Commentary

    Tougher times ahead

    By Tita c. Valderama  |  Jan 02, 2023 11:30 AM

    What can ordinary Filipinos do to manage the effects of inflation? We have to further tighten our belts and avoid overspending.

    2023, department of agriculture, inflation

  • rice field
    Categories Commentary

    World Bank raises concern over too much emphasis on rice

    By Tita C. Valderama  |  Dec 26, 2022 11:00 AM

    Not only is the DA budget low, but its allocation and spending have also been ineffective and inefficient.

    agricultural productivity, department of agriculture, food security, Marcos Jr. administration, Philippine Economic Update, Rice, WORLD BANK

  • Categories FACT CHECK FB FC

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos remains acting agriculture secretary and has yet to appoint a replacement

    By VERA Files  |  Dec 08, 2022 2:25 PM

    Two YouTube videos claimed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has appointed former Interior and Local Government secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II as agriculture secretary. The claim is false.  There are no reports of Marcos appointing Roxas or any other person to head the Department of Agriculture (DA). The president himself remains acting agriculture secretary. Posted on […]

    bongbong marcos, department of agriculture, Mar Roxas

  • Bongbong Marcos
    Categories FACT CHECK NED FC

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos Jr.’s claim that rice now at P25 per kilo statement needs context

    By VERA Files  |  Dec 02, 2022 5:27 PM

    The P25 per kilo rice is available only in Kadiwa ng Pasko caravan stores which operate in limited areas at designated dates and time in Metro Manila and in the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao de Oro.

    department of agriculture, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Kadiwa, National Food Authority, Rice, Rodrigo Duterte

  • Bongbong Marcos
    Categories Fact Check Filipino

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Marcos Jr. na ang bigas ngayon ay nasa P25 kada kilo nangangailangan ng konteksto

    By VERA Files  |  Dec 02, 2022 5:27 PM

    Noong Disyembre 1, sinabi ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na papalapit na ang kanyang administrasyon sa kanyang layunin na ibaba ang presyo ng bigas sa P20 kada kilo ngayong ibinebenta na ito sa halagang P25 kada kilo. Ito ay nangangailangan ng konteksto.

    department of agriculture, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Kadiwa, National Food Authority, Rice, Rodrigo Duterte

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