Tag: Food Prices
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AGRI Party-list Warns of Long-Term Risks from Cuts to Agriculture Budget
December 13, 2024 AGRI Party-list Warns of Long-Term Risks from Cuts to Agriculture Budget The AGRI Party-list has issued a strong appeal to lawmakers in both chambers of Congress to ensure the agriculture sector’s budget remains protected as deliberations over the 2025 General Appropriations Bill move forward. According to AGRI Party-list Representative and Senatorial Aspirant…
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Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC
November 7, 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee Stresses Farmer Support as Inflation Solution at Kapihan sa QC At the Kapihan sa QC forum, Rep. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee highlighted how crucial farmer support is to tackling inflation, especially in light of the recent rice tariff cuts. Lee voiced concerns that local farmers could struggle to compete…
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Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation
November 6, 2024 Cong. Wilbert Lee: Supporting Farmers is Best Solution to Curb Inflation Cong. Wilbert Manoy “Wise” Lee is urging the government to strengthen support for farmers as a sustainable solution to high inflation, especially with food prices contributing significantly to inflation rates. At a recent Kapihan sa QC forum, Lee emphasized the risks…