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Maria Bernadette Romero The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering rice imports from Pakistan as part of efforts to diversify suppliers and ensure a stable food
Regional rice trade is set to pick up in early 2026 as the Philippines moves to secure supplies while managing domestic price pressures. The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice
By Fred Obura With the High Court set to rule on January 29, 2026, on a challenge to the Government’s decision to allow time-bound, duty-free rice imports, the State has moved
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged rice farmers in areas served by rice processing systems (RPS) to focus on planting only one to two rice varieties, a
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT). The
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said negotiators had made substantial progress, but the deal still needed final work before both sides could seal it.
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