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 ...

Policies Mohanty mentioned are India’s removal of the import ban on non-Basmati white rice, and the Philippines’ maximum suggested retail price on imported rice plus efforts to crack down on ...

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.

Despite this downturn, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that the Philippines will remain the world's leading rice importer in 2025, with imports expected to rise to 5.4 ...

MANILA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Philippines, one of the world's biggest ... upon their request," Laurel told lawmakers. Philippine rice imports are handled by private traders.

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter TARIFF SCHEMES like seasonal duties are not enough to stabilize rice supply in the Philippines, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, citing the need ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

The United States anticipates a hike in agricultural exports to the Philippines this year amid several sectors’ expansion and ...

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