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Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

The Philippines achieved a record paddy output of 9.07 million tonnes in H1 2025, surpassing previous highs. Boosted by mechanization, irrigation, high-quality...

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Sugar News in English

SRA bans molasses imports, lowers sugar output estimate

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Philippines has imposed a moratorium on molasses imports until year-end to review domestic production and...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Sugar mills in Negros start accepting canes for new crop year

Sugar mills in Negros Occidental began accepting cane for the 2025-2026 crop year, starting Sept. 27–29 ahead of the official Oct. 1...

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Rice News in English

Philippines Gov’t extends rice import ban to 30 days to protect farmers

The Philippine government has extended its rice import ban by at least 30 days, possibly until year-end, to protect farmers as palay...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : DA Says No Expected Spike in Rice Prices Despite Typhoon Impact

The Department of Agriculture is monitoring potential damage from Typhoon Opong, which may have impacted crops more severely than previous storms. Farmers...

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Maize News in English

Philippines : DA urges Visayan rice farmers to explore corn production

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture urged Visayas rice farmers to grow corn after rice planting to boost supply. With only 47,000 hectares...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Marcos extends rice import ban, approves tariff hike

President Marcos has approved extending the 60-day rice import suspension and raising import tariffs to stabilize palay prices. The exact extension and...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Industry groups urge government to exclude sugar from FTA talks with Chile

Philippine sugar industry groups urged negotiators to exclude sugar from the Philippines-Chile FTA, citing no export interest, high freight costs, and Chile’s...