Philippines Archives - Page 2 of 18

Philippines : Cheaper rice sales hit P77M as of May

As of mid-May 2025, the Philippine Department of Agriculture sold ₱77.36 million worth of discounted rice through three programs. The Rice-for-All program...

88

Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA seeks emergency powers to curb sugarcane pest infestation

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is urgently seeking emergency powers to combat a fast-spreading red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation on Negros...

74

Rice News in English

Philippines eyes India, Thailand rice to cut Vietnam reliance

The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, plans to diversify its rice sources beyond Vietnam to ensure stable supply and prices. Agriculture...

100

Rice News in English

Philippines’ rice imports drop nearly 21%

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from last year due to...

103

Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA races to stop pest infestation

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is working to contain the spread of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in sugarcane farms in Negros...

56

Rice News in English

Philippines : Restoring NFA powers seen to ease rice prices, aid farmers

Senator Joel Villanueva supports reviewing laws to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) original mandate of buying and selling rice. He said...