Philippines – Rice self-sufficiency goals stays
The Aquino administration is sticking to its drive for rice self-sufficiency, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said in a briefing.
Philippines – Economist blames rice self-sufficiency policy for rising prices
Roehlano Briones, an economist at the Philippine Institute of Development Studies, said the surging prices are a result of increased local production to meet the country’s rice supply requirements.
Philippines – Boost for rice R&D budget – experts
Increasing budget for rice R&D means not just improved rice production, but also better livelihood outcomes for the Filipino farmers, said PhilRice Executive Director Eufemio T. Rasco Jr.