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Edmund Tayao
Posted at Sep 09 05:03 PM

Having to produce enough of the country’s staple has been probably the longest policy debate in the country’s history. Read more »

Filipino farmers raise concerns on where to sell crops amid rice imports

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 07:16 AM

Amid the influx of rice imports in the Philippines, some Filipino farmers now fear they won't be able to sell their crops. Read more »

Dissecting Data: Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on Filipino Farmers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 04:47 PM

Data show, production of unhusked rice is headed lower -- a clear sign Filipino rice farmers are not doing well with increased competition from importation. Read more »

P20-billion emergency aid sought for farmers hurt by rice imports

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 11:58 AM

The government should give P20 billion in emergency cash assistance to farmers who have suffered income loss due to unrestrained rice imports, Sen. Francis Pangilinan said Wednesday. Read more »

Where is P4-B fund for farmers? Villar wants Senate probe

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 02 10:43 AM

Sen. Cynthia Villar is seeking a legislative inquiry into P4 billion in funds that should have gone to programs for increasing the production of local farmers under the rice tariffication law. Read more »

PH economic managers set to fully implement Rice Tariffication Act

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 11:38 PM

Rice imports of the Philippines may take just less than a month to process, while retail prices of the grain may reach below P30 per kilo. Read more »

Presyo ng well-milled rice inaasahang bababa: DTI

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 25 08:34 PM

Inaasahang bababa ang presyo ng inangkat na well-milled rice sa mga susunod na buwan dahil sa rice tariffication law. Read more »

Serge Osmeña suggests reducing tariff on rice imports every year

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 04:35 PM

Marginal farmers are going to suffer from the rice tariffication bill recently signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte, said former Senator Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III. Read more »

'Local farmers to benefit from higher taxes on imported rice'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 09:07 PM

Former agriculture secretary Dr. William Dar said that under the new rice tariffication law, P10 billion will be allocated to local farmers yearly. Read more »

Death knell for farmers?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 08:50 PM

Members of Rice Watch, Bantay Bigas, and Anakpawis Party-list group hold a protest rally in front of the Department of Agriculture in Elliptical Road, Quezon City on Monday to protest the enactment of Rice Tariffication Law. Read more »

Rice prices to go down?

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 04:35 PM

Consumers buy rice at the Commonwealth market on Monday. The trade department expects a decrease in rice prices after President Duterte signed into law the Rice Tariffication bill. Read more »

OPINION: Beyond Rice Tariffication

Omi Royandoyan
Updated as of Oct 16 09:26 PM

Rice tarrification without the necessary support to make rice farmers competitive is detrimental to our domestic rice industry, the country’s food security. Read more »

Economic managers urge Legarda to back rice tariffication

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 09:36 PM

Diokno said inflation concerns were discussed during the meeting. Read more »

Duterte order 'strong first step' to fight inflation: Arroyo adviser

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 09:47 AM

A proposed executive order by Malacañang will not only tame the rising inflation but will also help address problems on the supply of rice, a lawmaker said Thursday. Read more »

Philippines set to purchase extra 132,000 tons of rice

Reuters
Posted at Aug 29 05:35 PM

The Philippines will import an additional 132,000 tonnes of rice to boost stocks in southern provinces, where prices have surged in recent weeks amid limited supply, its agriculture minister said on Wednesday. Read more »

Weevils infest over 100K sacks of rice

Kori Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 08:13 PM

Authorities check a ship containing 133,000 sacks of rice infested with rice weevils or "bukbok" at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone on Wednesday. Read more »

House OKs revised rice tariffication bill on 2nd reading

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 09:29 PM

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the Revised Agricultural Tariffication Act, a bill seeking to remove quantitative restrictions on rice imports. Read more »

NFA needs extra rice imports for lean months: spokesman

Reuters
Posted at May 23 10:54 AM

The Philippines' state grains agency needs to import rice again this year to continue rebuilding its depleted buffer stock, a spokesman said on Tuesday, as it sought offers in an open tender for an additional 250,000 tons. Read more »

Tadeo: PH rice self-sufficiency goal may not be met unless key issues resolved

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 12:51 AM

Rice experts weigh in on the country's rice supply situation. Read more »

Gov't rushing importation of 250,000 metric tons of rice

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 13 03:39 PM

The government is rushing the importation of 250,000 metric tons of rice to build its buffer that has fallen below the target level, a spokesperson for the state grains agency said Friday. Read more »

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