Affordable prices of the staple grain are central to the agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who also helmed the ...

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 ... imported by the industry is “largely a preemptive strategy” against the anticipated adverse impact of ...

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter TARIFF SCHEMES like seasonal duties are not enough to stabilize rice supply ...

To further reduce rice retail prices and benefit Filipino consumers in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R.

“The Executive department is currently discussing at the highest level the proposal to reduce import tariffs on rice as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce prices ... “The entire tariff ...

MANILA - The Philippines may extend reduced import tariffs on rice and other commodities beyond 2023 to ease pressure on inflation, which remained above target last month, officials said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it would study the possible importation of rice from the Association of ...

While the liberalisation of the Philippines’ rice market is expected to positively ... particularly in ensuring food security and reducing dependence on imports? SAUD HAMOUD AL HABSI: Oman’s ...

The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers, has announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective from early this August through 2028. This can be seen as the latest ...

With the sustainable agriculture and rural development strategy ... opportunities to import machinery and technologies from Vietnam to apply in rice cultivation in the Philippines.

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...