By Kristina Maralit PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Tuesday that the cost of rice would stabilize consistent with current prices in Southeast Asia. “So,
Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News MANILA (UPDATED) — Several rice importers over the weekend pulled out at least 300 containers of rice left abandoned at the Manila
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The government has collected at least P25 billion in tariffs from over 2.8 million metric tons (MT)
DOMESTIC RICE PRICES are likely to decline further with the entry of more imports under lowered tariffs, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. “There’s
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said last month that consumers would feel the impact of tariff reduction by October as traders were still disposing of their old
By VNA Rice imports to the Philippines amounted to 2.8 million metric tonnes (MT) during the first 8 months of this year, 19% higher than he same period last year, data from
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter RICE INFLATION may further cool in the coming months once India relaxes a ban on exports, analysts said. “India may reconsider
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured a stable supply of rice and food in the country as agricultural damage looms to
By Nef Luczon CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The provincial government of Misamis Occidental issued fertilizer vouchers to 2,180 rice farmers in Plaridel town on Tuesday. Governor