International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 4
Available Online: 3 May 2025
Author/s:
Maligaya, Mariel Jane N.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (marieljane.maligaya@yahoo.com)
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Lazaro, Neofe J.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study investigated the benefits and challenges of the Rice Tariffication Law for the farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. This study used the exploratory sequential mixed method. In the qualitative phase, the findings highlighted five (5) emerging significant themes, which this paper further discussed: first, benefits in terms of economic gains and agricultural improvements; second, challenges in terms of economic impact, financial impact, and agricultural practices. The quantitative data were collected from 109 farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and then they underwent statistical analyses. To test the reliability of the instrument, a correction formula using the Spearman-Brown coefficient of equal length and computer-generated split-half computation was applied. For inferential problems, the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used, and results were generated by WarpPLS version 7.0. Weighted means were computed to describe the mean level of each indicator of the benefits and challenges and the status of implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law to the farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The results show that the benefits of agricultural improvements and challenges to financial impact and agricultural practices are significantly affected by the Rice Tariffication Law. Applying the iceberg theory to this study, however, the farmers perceive the safety net that the law offers them (the tip of the iceberg), but there are still challenges that require addressing (the submerged section of the iceberg). Consequently, this study recommended that lawmakers revisit the law to guarantee that all farmers, irrespective of their status, can benefit from all RCEF benefits.
Keywords: rice tariffication law, national food authority, economic gains, agricultural improvements, financial impact
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25501
Cite this article:
Maligaya, M. J. N., Limos-Galay, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2025). Benefits and challenges of rice tariffication law to the farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25501
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