rice

Department of Agriculture opposes sale of contraband rice

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opposed selling off the rice cargo from Vietnam that…

BIZ BUZZ: Philippine rice reaps bronze harvest

The Philippines is once again on the international map after one of its rice varieties…

BIZ BUZZ: P20 for all

For a limited time, the government’s P20 a kilogram rice will again be available to…

Philippine rice import volume poised to hit new record in 2026

The Philippines may breach its 2024 record for rice imports this year as the government…

PH seen importing 5.7 million tons of rice

The Philippines is projected to import 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice next year…

NFA ready to acquire 500,000 tons of wet-season palay

The National Food Authority (NFA) is optimistic about buying up to 500,000 metric tons (MT)…

Lower rice, corn harvests expected in Q3

Production of palay (unmilled rice) and corn could post double-digit declines this third quarter, according…

Rice prices surged 22% in early August

Average retail prices of rice nationwide increased in early August, ahead of the start of…

NFA brings online P355-M grains facility

The National Food Authority (NFA) unveiled a P355.4-million facility in Iloilo to boost its rice…

Call for P50/kilo price cap on imported rice gains ground

The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has recommended a price cap of P50 a kilo…