Philippine rice Archives

El Niño, Middle East conflict threaten Philippine rice output

Philippines and other Asian rice producers face risks of lower output as El Niño and surging fertiliser prices raise farming costs. IRRI...

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Asia rice India’s export rates stagnant as market faces slow demand

Indian rice export prices remained largely steady despite weak African demand and a record-low rupee, while Vietnam and Thailand also saw subdued...

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Philippine : Marcos sets temporary price ceiling on imported rice

Philippine President Bongbong Marcos has imposed a temporary price ceiling of P50 per kilogram on imported rice to curb alleged profiteering and...

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Rice imports up 18% at end-April amid El Niño fears : Philippine

The Philippines increased rice imports by 18% to 1.68 million tonnes in January–April 2026, mainly from Vietnam, to offset expected production losses...

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Philippine rice crisis looms amid Mideast war; Php20/kilo campaign promise unrealised

Long queues for subsidised rice in the Philippines highlight rising food insecurity as rice prices surge amid Middle East conflict, fuel inflation...

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Philippines : Marcos orders DA to lower rice prices

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered urgent measures to lower rice prices, targeting hoarding and profiteering amid global tensions. The government is strengthening...