Philippines rice import Archives

Philippines : DA proposes ₱50 price cap on imported rice amid rising freight costs

The Department of Agriculture is proposing a ₱50 per kilo price cap on imported rice as Middle East conflict–driven freight costs push...

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Philippines : Rice imports jump to 820,000 MT at end-February despite curbs

The Philippines imported over 820,000 tonnes of rice in January–February, up 49% year on year and exceeding the government’s request to limit...

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Philippines : DA eyes new price cap on imported rice

Philippine agriculture authorities plan a new maximum suggested retail price on imported rice to curb rising prices amid peso weakness and higher...

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Philippines : DA vows no over-importing as Pakistani rice to enter PH

The Philippine agriculture department assured rice imports from Pakistan will be tightly calibrated to local supply gaps, avoiding over-importation. Officials stressed imports...

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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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Philippines : DA eyes 300K MT rice imports as stakeholders vow support for farmers

The Philippines’ DA is considering importing 300,000 MT of rice in February to stabilize supply and prices, while securing commitments from millers...