The Federation of Free Farmers criticized the Department of Agriculture for delaying a decision on safeguard duties for rice imports. Farmers argue...
Philippines may produce 4.61 million MT of palay in Q2 2026, up 5.3% year-on-year due to larger harvest areas. However, weak yields,...
Vietnam exported 4.5 million tons of rice worth $2.09 billion in January-May 2026, with volumes rising 6.6% but values falling 3.6% due...
Philippines may extend its P50/kg price cap on imported rice for another 30 days as the Agriculture Department seeks to curb rising...
Philippines rice stocks rose 2.2% year-on-year to 2.41 million tonnes in May, driven by a 14.1% increase in commercial inventories despite declines...
The Philippines imported nearly 400,000 tonnes of rice worth $161.9 million in April 2026 to stabilize supplies and prices. Vietnam supplied 92.2%...
Philippines has reconvened its El Niño task force after forecasts showed a 92% chance of a moderate-to-strong El Niño in late 2026....
The Philippines remained the largest buyer of Vietnamese rice, accounting for over half of Vietnam’s export volume and nearly 47% of export...
The Philippines’ NFA achieved only 4.2% of its 313,315 MT palay procurement target from January to early May due to aggressive private...