Waste not, want not, goes the old saying. On that premise, two administration lawmakers on Tuesday vowed to file a measure that would address the P8.4-billion worth of rice that Filipinos waste every year. On that premise, two administration lawmakers on Tuesday vowed to file a measure that would address the P8.4-billion worth of rice that Filipinos waste every year. Once enacted, the bill would require restaurants and similar establishments to serve rice in one-half cup portions, instead of one cup each serving. Citing the International Rice Research Institute, Mendoza said Filipinos waste rice worth at least P23 million every day, or about P8.4 billion a year.

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Written by the Web Team   With uncertainties brought about by trade liberalization and climate change, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) challenged more than 500 rice workers to step up researches during the 27th National Rice Research and Development (R&D) Conference held at Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Sept. 3-4. “Our population had reached 100 million and when given opportunities and with proper investment, we can depend […]

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Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is a government corporate entity attached to the Department of Agriculture created through Executive Order 1061 on 5 November 1985 (as amended) to help develop high-yielding and cost-reducing technologies so farmers can produce enough rice for all Filipinos.

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