Philippines Archives

Cambodian rice undercuts Thai Hom Mali by US$400 a tonne

Thailand’s rice exports fell 19% in the first half of 2026 as cheaper Cambodian jasmine rice intensified competition, especially in the U.S....

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Rice News in English

Philippines not to halt rice imports amid shortage fears

The Philippines will continue rice imports in 2026 to offset an expected 750,000-tonne El Niño-related production loss and strengthen reserves. The decision...

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Rice News in English

Thailand’s rice exports seen at 7 million tonnes this year

Thailand’s rice exports are forecast to decline 15% to 7 million tonnes in 2026 amid higher global production, Middle East tensions and...

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Rice News in English

Philippines won’t impose rice import ban; support to farmers in place

The Philippines will not ban rice imports despite the approaching El Niño, aiming to secure supplies. With imports reaching 3.3 million tonnes,...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines: Raw Sugar Production Falls 10.98%, SRA Data Shows

Philippine sugar production fell 10.98% to 1.85 million tonnes as of July 12, with lower cane and molasses output. However, refined sugar...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Palay production up in Q2 2026

The Philippines’ palay production increased to 4.63 million tonnes in Q2 2026, up from 4.38 million tonnes a year earlier, driven by...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns

Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...