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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.
DA to lift food security emergency on rice ‘as soon as possible’
The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to lift the food security emergency on rice “as soon as possible,” according to its official. “So, pag nakita natin na we are already meeting the objectives,
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 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 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 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 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.
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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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DA lowers maximum SRP for imported rice to P55
The maximum suggested retail price for imported rice is only implemented within Metro Manila. By February 15, the DA expects the MSRP to take effect nationwide.
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Philippines gets 4,000 MT of rice from South Korea for 'Kristine'-hit areas
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S. Korea provides 4,000 tons of rice to typhoon-hit Philippines
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Low-GI rice varieties for diabetics
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