Story by Leander C. Domingo IN a quest to enhance the country’s rice yield, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is pinning hopes on new rice varieties that are
APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions. By BL New Delhi Bureau After the Philippines and Senegal lifted curbs on
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (January 13, 2026)—The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President
Story by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially returned to the international rice market on Jan. 1 after lifting its four-month import ban on
By Derco Rosal Overall revenue collection performance of the national government is emerging weaker than the full-year target, due in part to the extended rice import ban and the
Ada Pelonia BROAD agriculture sector coalition Sinag has renewed calls to reinstate the 35-percent tariffs levied on rice imports as retail prices remain elevated. The group made
Story by GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that the P20-per-kilo rice program is now available in all of the 82 provinces of the
by The Manila Times ANATIONAL network of cooperative has been formed to improve the earnings of rice farmers while giving consumers greater confidence in the rice they purchase.
By Giselle P. Jordan THE Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to increase domestic production of a rice variety that won the country an award last month. NSIC Rc 218 or Mabango 3,