Saturday, May 2, 2026
Today's Print

Tag: rice import ban

Philippine inflation likely rose in February on fuel, food costs

Philippine headline inflation likely inched up in February 2026 as higher food and fuel costs contributed to an uptick in consumer prices, a Manila...

Cereal of Life

Workers unload sacks of imported rice for distribution to market retailers at Dagupan Street, Sampaloc, Manila. Incidentally, President Marcos has approved the extension of...

Marcos extends rice import ban until end of 2025

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has extended the suspension of rice importation until December 31, 2025, in a bid to protect local farmers and...

Marcos extends rice import ban to year-end to lift palay prices

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year to help stabilize farmgate prices...

BOC: Rice import ban could cost up to P12-b revenue

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) expects potential foregone revenues of up to P12 billion should the suspension of rice imports extend until the end...

Economists slam rice import ban, tariff hike

The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) said Monday it strongly opposes the rice import ban and the Department of Agriculture's (DA) plan to raise...

Marcos extends rice import ban

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the extension of the rice import ban, which covers the period from September 1 to November 2,...

Trade, agriculture agencies watch prices ahead of September rice import ban

The Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Agriculture conducted a joint price monitoring operation in Navotas City Friday as the government prepares...

Rice price cap stays during the import ban—DA

The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will remain in effect during the two-month suspension of rice imports ordered by President Ferdinand...

PRISM urges review, clear guidelines on 60-day rice imports ban

A group of stakeholders in the rice industry has called on the government to conduct consultations and provide clear guidelines on the planned 60-day...
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img