PH sees decreased rice imports as local output rises

03/25/2024

Due to increased local production, the Philippines might buy less rice from abroad despite a slight rise in consumption caused by a weaker El Niño. According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural…

Rice prices to remain expensive amid high global rates — DA

Jordeene B. Lagare 01/05/2024

Rice continues to be sold at over P50 per kilo since November last year, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) stating that due to global market prices remaining high at around $600 per metric ton, a significant…

DA ‘working double time’ to lower prices of rice to P20 per kilo

Jean Mangaluz 10/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to work “double time” to achieve President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s P20 per kilo rice promise, according to an agency official on Friday. In a Palace statement, DA Assistant…

No rice price hike expected until start of 2024 — DA

Angeline Marcelino 10/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture sees no possible rice price hike until early 2024, its Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said. According to de Mesa, there are no signs of an increase in rice prices…

Rice retailers in Mandaue City express concern with rice price cap

Emmariel Ares 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the issuance of the Executive Order 39, some rice retailers at the Mandaue City Public Market expressed concern on the future of their business if prices from suppliers remain high. President Ferdinand…

RICE ALTERNATIVE? DOH suggests trying corn, sweet potato

Kathleen de Villa 09/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, advised the public to consider alternative sources of carbohydrates to rice amid fears of a rice stock shortage after the government implemented a price…

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