Posts By Manila Bulletin
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130Rice News in EnglishPhilippine Gov’t revenue targets under pressure as rice import ban bites
Philippine revenue collection weakened due to a months-long rice import ban and suspended LOA issuance, reducing Customs income by up to ₱12...
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78Wheat News in EnglishUS eyes expansion in Philippines as food demand hits record highs
The US aims to expand agricultural exports to the Philippines, its ninth-largest market at $3.5 billion. Rising population, easing inflation, and strong...
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230Sugar News in EnglishPhilippine raw sugar output to remain flat—USDA
USDA projects Philippines’ 2026 raw sugar output steady at 2.09 MMT despite RSSI infestations. Losses in Negros are offset by new Mindanao...
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187Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines extends ban on molasses imports until March 2026
The Philippines extended its molasses import ban to March 30, 2026 to halt falling millsite prices, which dropped to ₱10,000–12,000/MT due to...
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216Rice News in EnglishInflation holds steady at 1.7% in October as rice prices continue to decline
Philippine inflation remained steady at 1.7% in October, below last year’s 2.3% and within the government target. Lower rice prices helped offset...
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255Maize News in EnglishPhilippines : DA urges Visayan rice farmers to explore corn production
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture urged Visayas rice farmers to grow corn after rice planting to boost supply. With only 47,000 hectares...
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381Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Marcos extends rice import ban, approves tariff hike
President Marcos has approved extending the 60-day rice import suspension and raising import tariffs to stabilize palay prices. The exact extension and...
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338Wheat News in EnglishPhilippine wheat imports to rise amid higher consumption, says USDA
The USDA now projects Philippine wheat imports for MY 2025/26 at 7.2 million MT, up from last month’s 6.9 million MT, driven...
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516Rice News in EnglishPhilippines explores Cambodia as new source of rice, other farm produce
The Philippines is boosting agricultural imports from Cambodia to meet the needs of its 112-million-strong population and strengthen bilateral trade. Discussions between...
