Posts By Philstar Global
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163Rice 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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147Ethanol & 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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151Sugar 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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164Sugar 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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148Rice 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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149Sugar 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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178Rice 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...
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3.6KSugar News in EnglishAmple stocks to keep Philippines from importing sugar
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may not import sugar in the next market year (MY) 2025 as stocks remain ample from carryover...
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117Wheat News in EnglishWheat imports seen to rise on higher bread demand
MANILA, Philippines — It’s a quarter before seven in the morning. A queue starts to form in front of RJS bakery in...
