Philippines declares 'food security emergency' to tame retail rice prices
The Philippines, among the world's largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the cost of rice, which it said has stayed elevated despite lower global prices and a reduction in rice tariffs last year.
Philippines tackles rice inflation with 'emergency' measures
The Philippines declared a "food security emergency" on Monday, allowing it to release its buffer stocks of rice into the market as part of government efforts to manage inflation. The country's headline consumer inflation has eased,
Philippines Plans More Steps to Avert Spike in Rice Prices
The Philippines said it’s taking more steps to lower rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite hefty tariff cuts, sufficient supply and lower costs in the global market.
Philippines may declare food security emergency for rice on Feb 4
MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) may declare a food security emergency for rice by Tuesday next week, its top official said on Friday (Jan 31).
Philippines Declares Food Security Emergency to Bring Down Rice Prices
The Philippines yesterday declared a food security emergency in order to bring down the price of rice, which officials said have remained high despite last year’s cuts to the tariffs on imported rice.
Philippines Declares Food Security Emergency to Tame Rice Prices
The Philippines on Monday declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite hefty tariff cuts.
Philippines declares food security emergency to slash rice prices
The annual rate of increase in rice prices hit a 15-year high in 2024. The Philippines is among the world’s largest rice importers.
Philippines declares food security emergency to tame soaring rice prices
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency on rice on Monday to stabilise the "extraordinary" rice prices in the country, reported Xinhua.
Food security emergency for rice declared by DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday declared a food security emergency for rice due to an “extraordinary” spike in rice prices in the country. The declaration, under Department Circular No. 3,
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Agri chief Tiu Laurel declares food security emergency on rice
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday declared a food security emergency on rice due to “extraordinary” rice in local rice prices.
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