The government is proposing ₱69.9 billion for rice programs in 2027, but the real test will be whether farmers earn more, production costs fall, and consumers see lower prices.
Breadfruit provides substantially more dietary fiber and is a source of vitamin C, potassium and other minerals.
Filipinos waste ₱24.4 billion worth of rice every year.
Rice and rice-based products account for around half of Filipinos’ daily energy intake, raising concerns over unbalanced diets and excessive carbohydrate consumption.
Farmers and residents on Sibuyan Island fear a proposed nickel mine could contaminate water sources, damage rice fields, and threaten livelihoods.
The government says building buffer stocks ahead of a possible El Niño is more urgent, while farmers seek stronger support and better palay prices.
Inflation among the bottom 30% of income households rose to 8.2%, driven by higher prices of food, electricity, and other essential expenses.
The mechanization rollout aims to boost productivity, but many farmers continue to struggle with high production costs, limited irrigation, and low returns.
Refrigerating and reheating rice can make it slightly friendlier for blood sugar and gut health
The study estimated that a person could ingest about 1,788 particles yearly from salt, 298 from sugar, and 469 from rice.
