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Philippines seen increasing wheat imports

The Philippines is expected to boost wheat imports to 7.4 million tonnes in MY 2025/26, a 16.5% rise driven by strong demand...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines: Sugar industry leaders share differing views on price outlook for 2026

December, the country is expected to begin 2026 with nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar and about 350,000 metric tonnes of...

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Rice News in English

Philippines Gov’t to hold palay buying prices as rice imports resume

The Philippines’ National Food Authority will maintain palay buying prices at ₱17/kg for wet and ₱21/kg for dry palay during the summer...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Rice tariffs to rise to 20% on Jan 16 as import ban ends

The Philippines will raise rice import tariffs from 15% to 20% starting January 16, with a two-week window to use the lower...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines sugar import ban extended until Dec. 2026 —DA

The Philippines will keep its sugar import ban until December 2026 to protect local producers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said...

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Rice News in English

Philippines faces rice crisis amid Vietnam’s rising export prices, domestic production decline

Vietnam’s shift toward premium rice like ST25 threatens Philippine rice security. Heavy reliance on Vietnam for imports exposes consumers to price shocks...

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Wheat News in English

US eyes expansion in Philippines as food demand hits record highs

The US aims to expand agricultural exports to the Philippines, its ninth-largest market at $3.5 billion. Rising population, easing inflation, and strong...

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Sugar News in English

Bacolod-Philippines : Sugarcane farmers seek government help as prices slide sharply

Philippine sugarcane groups NFSP and PANAYFED urged urgent government intervention as sugar prices slump below production costs. They seek direct state purchases...