Vietnam and Thailand are among key suppliers WRITER: Reuters MANILA — The Philippines, among the world’s largest buyers of rice, will suspend rice imports for 60 days
July’s figure was the softest since October 2019, when inflation stood at 0.6 percent. Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral- Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA – Inflation cooled to
Edwin Foster The Philippines’ 60-day rice import ban, implemented on September 1, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for regional agricultural markets and global commodity
By: Kathleen de Villa – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — A peasant group on Tuesday slammed the latest proposed scheme of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to temporarily
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture’s recommendation to increase the tariffs on imported rice aims to ”flush out local rice”
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recommended an increase in tariff on imported rice or a temporary
By Manolo Serapio Jr. ,Bloomberg The Philippines may temporarily suspend rice imports to support local farmers in the world’s biggest buyer, potentially increasing the risk of
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Rice imports may hit over four million metric tons this year despite the projected record-high palay
By Ben Moses Ebreo BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA)—The “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” program will offer affordable rice to seniors, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and