The Punch on MSN12h
Ebonyi, Lagos markets where traders mill, repackage local rice as foreign brands
The aphorism “not all that glitters is gold” resonates loudly in rice markets, where what seems like premium quality often conceals a web of deceit. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reveals that beneath the glossy ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer14d
DA sees rice emergency declaration Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has released a resolution recommending a rice emergency and the ...
Pew Research Center23d
Key facts about the U.S. Black population
The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.
philstar.com26d
P58/kg imported rice max SRP takes effect
According to De Mesa, certain rice varieties such as glutinous rice, black rice and red rice will not be covered by the maximum SRP. “These are the rice varieties that are not covered by the ...