Philippines rice Archives

Philippines : Rice supply stable despite Tino devastation –DA

The DA said the country’s rice supply remains stable despite Typhoon Tino, as most major rice-producing areas had already completed harvests. However,...

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Philippines Palay Production May Hit Record-High 20.2 Million Metric Tons

Philippines expects a record palay harvest of 20.2 million MT in 2025, surpassing the 2023 high. The estimate includes strong first-half output...

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Marcos: Philippines to have 147 rice processing centres by end of 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pledged to complete 147 rice processing centres nationwide by the end of 2025 to boost post-harvest facilities and...

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Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

The Philippines achieved a record paddy output of 9.07 million tonnes in H1 2025, surpassing previous highs. Boosted by mechanization, irrigation, high-quality...

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Philippines : NFA to auction 60K MT aging rice stocks ahead of wet harvest season

The Philippines’ National Food Authority will auction 60,000 MT of aging rice stocks in September to free up storage for palay procurement...

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Philippines : DA wants importers to share responsibility of maintaining rice buffer stock

The Department of Agriculture plans to amend the Rice Tariffication Law to require importers to help maintain the country’s rice buffer stock....

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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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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...