DA to lift food security emergency on rice

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 declares food security emergency to curb high rice prices
Emergency declaration will help government release buffer stocks to bring down prices, says official - Anadolu Ajansı
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 to cut retail price of imported rice to US$0.94
MANILA: The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday (Feb 4) announced its plan to reduce the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice to 55 pesos (0.94 U.S. dollars) per kg from 58 pesos (0.
Rice crisis in Philippines: ‘Food security emergency’ declared to check prices of staple food
The food security emergency declaration grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to instruct the National Food Authority to distribute buffer stocks to government agencies and local units. This measure aims to curb rising rice prices and shield consumers from further increases.
Philippines tackles rice inflation with 'emergency' measures
MANILA -- 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.
Philippines to cut retail price of imported rice to 0.94 USD
The Philippines Department of Agriculture DA on Tuesday announced its plan to reduce the maximum suggested retail price MSRP of imported rice to 5
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 for rice
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared a food security emergency for rice in response to a sharp increase in domestic rice prices.
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.
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