By Dexter Barro II Pakistan, one of the Philippines’ top rice suppliers, has questioned whether the Philippine government is complying with global trade rules in its plan to
Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The country imported 2.75 million metric tons (MT) of rice in the first half, marking a record-high
Josiah Antonio, Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Lower food prices, particularly rice, helped ease inflation in June, prompting the
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the government’s price cap on 5-percent broken imported rice has contributed to lower
Ada Pelonia The national government should have the flexibility to decide on the rice variety that it will distribute to farmers under a program funded by tariffs collected from
By Panay News THE IMPORTATION of 5-percent broken rice is temporarily halted starting this month to help farmers cope with prices that have been depressed by the influx of
Domestic coffee prices and Vietnam’s rice export prices rose over the past week, supported by tightening supplies and firm export demand. Coffee prices in the Central
The recommendation remains under review by the President for approval as the administration weighs the expected wet season harvest by September. Dexter Cabalza – Philippine
By Dexter Barro II The Philippines is determining whether to ban the entry of five-percent broken rice, the country’s most commonly consumed imported variety, as part of