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President Marcos has extended the suspension of rice importation to Dec. 31. Through Executive Order No. 102, President Marcos ordered the suspension of importation of right-milled and well-milled rice until Dec. 31 this year. The suspension, however, does not cover the importation of specialty...

The Marcos administration is considering extending the ongoing suspension on rice imports until the end of the year, as the policy continues to fall short of improving the prices of palay (unmilled rice) amid a strong harvest, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary...

The proposed extension of the 60-day suspension on rice imports and increase in rice tariffs has been approved by President Marcos, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said on Wednesday, Sept. 24, that the President has agreed to extend the import...

Malacañang assured the public that the country’s rice supply remains sufficient even with the 60-day suspension of imports starting next month, citing local harvests and stronger government monitoring. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of the start of the two-month...