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How does the rice shortage been affecting your life?

Morning Girl @salonga (27775) • Philippines 14 Jul 08

It's very sad to see long queue of people awaiting to buy NFA rice at lower price of P25/kilo in designated places here in the Philippines. The price of rice has made a very sharp rise and the poor people can no longer afford the...

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What Do You Think About The Rice Shortage Crisis???

bianca0531 @bianca0531 (427) • Philippines 21 Jun 08

Hi Guys! I just want to ask for your opinion of the rice shortage in the Philippines? Is it really true or is it only the plan of our president to divert us away from the ZTE-NBN issue? In my opition, Arroyo intended this to...

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Can't plant rice anywhere?

Minesky @Minesky (245) • Philippines 30 May 08

On the news today.... Government bans conversion of rice farm areas for two years. This would help in the long run..... but would not solve the current problem now. Might be a silly question from me, can they convert vacant...

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no rice shortage?

spoiled311 @spoiled311 (5500) • Philippines 18 May 08

Is it true that there really is no rice shortage in the Philippines? I have asked some dealers and farmers, and they say there really is no shortage. Some people believe that the rice shortage was a hyped up problem to cover up...

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I am worried about how many Filipinos would again suffer for the rice shortage.

manaoagmemoirs @manaoagmemoirs (912) • Philippines 9 May 08

I can't help it but I really feel so bad thinking about the effect of the economic problem, especially the rice shortage, to the poor Filipinos. With empty stomachs they might result to doing some unlawful activities like stealing...

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Who should be blamed for the rice shortage?

manaoagmemoirs @manaoagmemoirs (912) • Philippines 9 May 08

Rice is the staple food of Filipinos and it's really ridiculous that we'll have rice shortage considering the very important role of the foodstuff to the dining table of every Filipino. How could this happen? I mean, how could...

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half-cup rice movement

ashryl @ashryl (84) • Philippines 29 Apr 08

Rice is a staple food for most Asian countries. But recently, the Philippines has been experiencing rice shortage. While I was on my way to the office this morning, I was listening to an FM radio program. One of the...

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Enviromental Groups cause world wide food shortage

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 28 Apr 08

As environmental groups are forcing us to use Bio Fuel and substitute food for fuel we are now faced with a food shortage and an energy shortage. When are our politicians going to wake up and realize that they are creating a world...

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rice shortage.

kalmontague @kalmontague (55) • Philippines 24 Apr 08

I can't believe this is happening. According to news here in the Philippines, we are currently experiencing rice shortage but still the government is denying it. Come to think about it, why would all the people line up for...

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rice shortage or a mere news hoax?

rexiemay @rexiemay (401) • Philippines 18 Apr 08

the news say that the Philippines is experiencing rice shortage now. however, it is my opinion that it is merely a ploy so people could forget LOzada who testified that the government is involved in a ZET scam. what do you think?...

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Rice shortage

bagumbayan @bagumbayan (2705) • Philippines 4 Apr 08

Lately there are news here in our place that we are having rice shortage and we have to import rice from other countries. Considering that we are a rice producing country sometimes you wont believe on the news. On the other hand,...

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