Posts By Manila Bulletin
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120Rice 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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222Maize 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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341Rice 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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256Wheat 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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489Rice 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...
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USDA: Philippines Local rice supply might run short during import ban
The USDA warned that the Philippines’ record rice output in early 2025 may not meet demand during a 60-day import ban starting...
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323Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : More funding for irrigation to cut reliance on rice imports—DA
The Department of Agriculture says ₱1 trillion is needed to upgrade irrigation for over a million hectares, boosting farm output and reducing...
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386Rice News in EnglishUSDA ups global rice output forecast by 300,000 MT as Philippines expected to harvest more
Manila: The USDA has raised its global rice production forecast by 300,000 metric tons for MY 2024-25, citing higher yields in the...
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251Rice News in EnglishHigher Philippine rice yields expected amid robust gov’t support—USDA
The Philippines’ rice production is projected to rise slightly to 12.25 million metric tons in marketing year 2025/26, driven by expanded government...
