Philippines and Vietnam are pursuing a long-term rice trade mechanism to ensure stable supply and strengthen food security cooperation. The agreement was...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered urgent measures to lower rice prices, targeting hoarding and profiteering amid global tensions. The government is strengthening...
PhilRice urged farmers to adopt early-maturing and drought-tolerant rice varieties ahead of a likely El Niño in late 2026. With large areas...
Rising palay prices in the Philippines are encouraging farmers to resume planting after earlier losses reduced output. Prices have rebounded to P22–P27/kg,...
Senate to probe sugar imports amid oversupply concerns, despite an existing moratorium. Rising stocks have hit farmgate prices, causing heavy losses to...
Philippines sugar producers are urging cloud seeding to combat El Niño-driven drought impacting yields, especially in Negros Occidental. Output has already fallen...
Philippines corn production is expected to stay nearly flat at 8.28 million tonnes in 2026/27, while demand rises to 10.25 million tonnes....
Manila Bulletin
Philippines saw rice inflation return to 3.6% in March after 14 months of decline, driven by rising transport costs amid global fuel...