Posts By Philstar Global
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171Rice News in EnglishPhilippine rice imports continue to mount
The Philippines' rice imports surged by 27% to over 2 million MT from January to May, driven by concerns over domestic production...
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203Rice News in EnglishRice inflation rate slowed down in May 2024 — PSA
Rice inflation in the Philippines saw a slight slowdown in growth from April to May 2024, dropping from 23.9% to 23%, according...
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203Rice News in EnglishDA: Lower tariffs to slash rice prices by P5
The Philippine government considers further reducing rice tariffs to 15-20%, aiming to slash retail prices by P4-5 per kilo. Finance officials anticipate...
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172Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPhilippines to save P16 billion annually from higher ethanol blend
Increasing the ethanol blend in gasoline from 10% to 20% could slash fuel prices by up to 4%, saving P16 billion annually...
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174Sugar News in English200,000-MT sugar importation needed to prevent shortage – group
Producers urge importing 200,000 MT sugar due to El Niño damage in Negros. UNIFED's Manuel Lamata warns of 30% drop in production....
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182Sugar News in EnglishDA denies underreporting El Niño damage
The Department of Agriculture refuted claims of underreporting El Niño's impact on agriculture, asserting careful validation before data release. Former secretary Montemayor...
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172Rice News in EnglishCA ruling stops imports of Bt talong, golden rice
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines continues GMO importation, except for Bt talong and golden rice, unaffected by a recent Court...
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165Sugar News in EnglishRaw sugar output highest in 3 years
Local raw sugar production in the Philippines for the 2023-2024 crop year surged to 1.86 million metric tons, surpassing the previous year's...
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198Rice News in EnglishRice tariff collections soar by 60% to P11 billion
Philippine rice import tariffs surge 60% to P11.461 billion in Q1, driven by higher import volume. Imports rise 42% to 1.14 million...
