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Philippines : Retail prices of rice lower in early February, says PSA

Rice retail prices in the Philippines eased to P45.54/kg in early February, down year-on-year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, even as...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Jica extends P643-M grant to DA for rice facility

Japan International Cooperation Agency granted ¥1.7 billion to the Department of Agriculture to build a modern rice processing facility in Isabela via...

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Rice News in English

Philippines resumes Vietnamese rice imports after four-month pause

After a four-month pause, the Philippines has resumed rice imports from Vietnam, its largest supplier. Imports in 2026 are projected at 3.6...

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Philippines : DA sees rice prices remaining stable as tariff stays at 15%

The Philippine DA expects rice prices to stay stable in Q1 2026 as import tariffs remain at 15%, with Vietnam rice prices...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : DA rules out sugar imports for 2026 amid rising local output

The Agriculture Department ruled out sugar imports for 2026, citing rising domestic output and supply confidence. It targets a 20.3 MMT harvest,...

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Rice News in English

Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply

The Philippines plans to import 300,000 tonnes of rice in February 2026 to stabilise supply after a production shortfall. Vietnam remains the...

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Pakistan, Philippines deepen engagement on rice exports

Pakistan and the Philippines are set to boost bilateral trade, focusing on expanding Pakistani rice exports. Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan...

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DA secures floor price of P17 per kilogram from rice traders for procurement

The Philippine DA secured commitments from millers and importers to maintain minimum palay prices as rice imports are calibrated to stabilize supply....

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