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Philippines keen on limiting rice imports for 90 days

The Philippines plans to curb rice imports for 90 days from June to support falling palay prices during harvest. The government aims...

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Sugar News in English

Philippine 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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Sugar News in English

El Niño could cut Philippine sugar output, USDA warns

Philippines’ sugar output for MY 2026–27 may fall to 1.93 million tonnes due to El Niño-induced dry weather. Lower cane yields and...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Rice prices expected to surge to ₱62/kg amid oil crisis, DA warns

The Philippines may see rice prices rise to ₱62/kg by September due to higher fertilizer and fuel costs linked to the global...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines: Imee Marcos says sugar millgate prices dropped by almost 30% due to importation

Imee Marcos urged the Sugar Regulatory Administration to halt sugar imports, citing a ~30% drop in millgate prices hurting farmers despite adequate...

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Rice News in English

Philippines: Rice Crisis Looms as Super El Niño Threatens Supply in 2026

The Philippines faces a looming food security risk in 2026 as rice import projections diverge sharply. A potential Super El Niño, rising...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Lowering rice tariffs called a temporary inflation fix

Analysts suggest improving rice industry productivity to stabilize prices in the Philippines, rather than relying on temporary tariff reductions. As of November...