Philippines is looking at importing rice from producers like India, Indonesia and Thailand amid concerns around stable supply ...

Despite this downturn, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that the Philippines will remain the world ...

MANILA] The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, plans to look beyond its dominant supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady ...

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing ...

Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported lower rice imports in the first two-and-a-half months of 2025 compared to nearly the same period last year. As of March 13, the country ...

The Philippines and Thailand have announced their plans to buy attack fighters from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Sweden, ...

Rice imports to the Philippines amounted to 2.8 million metric tonnes (MT) during the first 8 months of this year, 19% higher than he same period last year, data from the country's Department of ...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...

The agriculture department is in talks with private importers on purchases from producers like India, Pakistan, Cambodia and ...

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.