PH: Stakeholders warn of P2 hike in rice per kilo after import suspension
Rice prices may soon rise following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to suspend all rice importation for 60 days starting September 1, 2025, a stakeholders’ group warned. Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement lead convenor Rowena Sadicon said the reduced supply of imported rice will push demand toward local stocks, driving prices upward. “Kapag nabawasan ang […]




