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

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

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 ...

The Philippines, one of the world’s top rice buyers, plans to import 330,000 metric tons of rice this year to boost an anticipated decline in its stockpiles. The National Food Authority has ...

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 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...