Philstar Global, Author at AgriInsite

Labor group: P20 rice program not enough

Cebu-based labor group Partido Manggagawa has called on the Marcos administration to pair its P20-per-kilo rice initiative with a P200 wage hike....

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Rice News in English

Philippines Rice tariff collections plunge 63% to P4.2 billion

The Philippines' rice tariff collections fell by 63% in Q1 2025, totaling P4.25 billion from 1.02 million MT of imported rice. This...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Raw sugar output seen flat next year

Philippines’ raw sugar output is projected to stay flat at 1.85 million MT in MY 2026 due to stagnant cane area amid...

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Sugar News in English

Distressed sugarcane workers to get financial aid from DOLE

Migratory sugarcane workers (MSWs) in the Philippines will receive one-time financial aid of PHP 4,000 under a new Department of Labor and...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam says 2025 rice exports to Philippines seen rising 4.8% to 4.35 million tons

Vietnam’s rice exports to the Philippines are projected to grow 4.8% in 2025, reaching 4.35 million metric tons, according to Vietnam’s Ministry...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA taps Japan university to improve sugar industry

The Philippines' Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has entered a three-year partnership with the University of Tokyo to enhance sugarcane productivity, particularly for...

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Rice News in English

Philippines DA: Max SRP for imported rice may drop further

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) expects the suggested retail price (SRP) of imported rice to drop further from P49 per kilo,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Philippines Government lifts moratorium on new bioethanol plants

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has lifted the moratorium on new and expanded molasses-based bioethanol plants in the Philippines to boost local...