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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, saying it is a timely move to protect local farmers amid rising fuel prices and global market volatility. “Beyond supporting local farmers and stabilizing the...

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...

President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 93 that suspends the importation of regular and well-milled rice for 60 days. It shall take effect from Sept. 1 until Oct. 30 this year. Under EO 93 dated Aug. 29, Marcos said the suspension of the importation of regular and well-milled rice was...