Philippines Archives

DA chief-Philippines : Rice tariff law ‘threatens to kill’ local rice industry

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), warning it undermines farmers and threatens the rice industry...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : NFA urges local governments to help raise palay prices

The National Food Authority is urging Bicol local governments to use Financial Assistance to Local Governments (FALGU) funds to add incentives for...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : More funding for irrigation to cut reliance on rice imports—DA

The Department of Agriculture says ₱1 trillion is needed to upgrade irrigation for over a million hectares, boosting farm output and reducing...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam rice exporters call for action after Philippines halts imports

Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking support after the Philippines, their biggest buyer, announced a two-month import suspension from September 1. The pause...

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Rice News in English

Philippines-DA: Palay prices up in some areas after Marcos announced rice import ban

Palay prices in six of 13 key rice-producing regions have risen 0.3%–2.6% a week after President Marcos announced a two-month rice import...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Sugar milling season for crop year 2025-2026 to start Oct. 1

The Philippine sugar milling season for 2025-26 will open on Sept. 29, part of a transition to an October schedule, the Sugar...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA halts sugar exports to prioritize local demand

The Sugar Regulatory Administration announced that all 2025-2026 sugar output will be classified as domestic “B” sugar to prioritize local demand. Production...

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Rice News in English

Philippines Rice price ceiling stays despite import ban—Tiu Laurel

The Philippines will maintain the maximum suggested retail price (P43/kg for 5% broken imported rice) despite a two-month rice import suspension ordered...