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MANILA, Philippines — Inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January, unchanged from December

The Central government on Tuesday, February 4 extended ban on export of de-oiled rice bran till September 30, 2025

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will reduce the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice from ₱58 to ₱55, effective on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

The government’s declaration of a food security emergency is an admission that Executive Order (EO) 62 has failed to lower rice prices, an agricultural group said.

MANILA, Philippines — The declaration of food security for rice will only be applicable to areas experiencing skyrocketing rice prices, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official clarified on Saturday.

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is welcoming the plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to have groceries and convenience stores sell affordable rice

The imported rice arrived at Mongla Port on Saturday morning, with two ships carrying 16,400 tons of rice anchored at the port's jetty

RICE importers remained under scrutiny as the House Quinta Committee

A ship carrying 22,000 tonnes of atap rice, imported from Myanmar, has anchored at the Chittagong Port.

Buffer stocks of rice are filling some warehouses of the National Food Authority (NFA)

Santo Domingo.- Agricultural expert Carlos Segura Foster has raised alarms about the potential collapse of 80% of Dominican rice producers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is eyeing partnerships with the country’s major retail companies to expand the availability of affordable rice nationwide.

Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder has said that import costs are relatively lower due to the proximity of neighboring countries such as India, Myanmar, and Pakistan.

A veteran rice exporter backs changes in rice trade policy expected later this month

CEBU, Philippines —  The implementation of suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice begins today starting in Metro Manila

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is organizing a trade delegation to promote Thai organic rice in Germany, Italy, and the United States in 2025