House passes bill on Rice Tariffication Law amendments

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading the measure seeking amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

Padilla files bill amending RTL, NFA Charter

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla on Wednesday filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by enhancing the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) in managing the country's rice supply chain to stabilize the price and supply of rice and provide Filipinos access to cheaper rice.

DA: Allowing NFA to buy, sell rice will stabilize prices

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday reiterated the move to re-allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to buy rice and sell it cheaper would stabilize cost when its retail price is too high.

House panel approves bill amending Rice Tariffication Law

THE MEASURE amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice to markets at a lower price hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives.

Romualdez: Rice below P30 per kilo possibly by July

SPEAKER FERDINAND Martin G. Romualdez and the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday committed to working together to achieve an ambitious goal of reducing the price of rice below PHP30 per kilo in certain parts of the country starting in July.

PBBM to certify as urgent Rice Tariffication Law revision

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), citing the need for the government to have control over or influence in the local rice market.