Posts By ManilaStandard
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59Rice News in EnglishPhilippines imported 400,000 tons of rice in April
The Philippines imported nearly 400,000 tonnes of rice worth $161.9 million in April 2026 to stabilize supplies and prices. Vietnam supplied 92.2%...
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101Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Strong ‘El Niño’ may cut rice output by 700,000 tons
Philippines has reconvened its El Niño task force after forecasts showed a 92% chance of a moderate-to-strong El Niño in late 2026....
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146Rice News in EnglishPhilippine’s rice output set for second quarter recovery
Philippines expects palay production to recover 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 4.63 million metric tons after a weak first quarter. Central...
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153Rice News in EnglishPhilippines, Vietnam sign deal for 1.5 million tons of rice
Philippines signed a one-year agreement with Vietnam to import 1.5 million metric tons of rice through April 2027 at a benchmark price...
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189Sugar News in EnglishPhilippine sugar output seen steady at 1.85 million tons in 2026
Philippines’ sugar production is forecast steady at 1.85 million tonnes in 2026, with stable acreage and favourable rainfall offsetting land constraints. Consumption...
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206Rice News in EnglishPhilippine : Rice stocks hit 2.11 million metric tons as NFA holdings surge—PSA report
Philippines rice stocks reached 2.11 million metric tons in February, up 5.3% year-on-year, supported by higher inventories held by the National Food...
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381Rice News in EnglishDA secures floor price of P17 per kilogram from rice traders for procurement
The Philippine DA secured commitments from millers and importers to maintain minimum palay prices as rice imports are calibrated to stabilize supply....
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390Rice News in English
Japan provides P664m to enhance PH rice supply chain
Japan has allocated ¥1.7 billion (around ₱664 million) to support the National Food Authority’s buffer stocking program through a rice processing facility...
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508Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines : SRA halts sugar exports to prioritize local demand
The Sugar Regulatory Administration announced that all 2025-2026 sugar output will be classified as domestic “B” sugar to prioritize local demand. Production...
