BOC collection falls short of Jan-Sept 2024 target

 The Bureau of Customs collected P690.842 billion for the first nine months…
300 overstaying rice containers withdrawn from Manila port

300 overstaying rice containers withdrawn from Manila port

Around 300 of the more than 800 overstaying rice shipments at Manila…

No port congestion even with some overstaying rice shipments – PPA

Manila International Container Terminal and South Harbor are not congested even with…
PH remains world’s top rice importer

PH to remain world’s top rice importer

The Philippines will remain the world’s top rice importer next year, the…

House committee oks substitute bill amending rice tariffication law

The Lower House Committee on Agriculture and Food approved a substitute bill…

PH, Vietnam sign five-year rice trade deal

The Philippines and Vietnam agreed on a five-year trade agreement for the…

PH to remain as top rice importer in 2024

The Philippines is poised to uphold its status as the world’s leading…
500K MT imported rice expected amid El Niño threat

500K MT imported rice expected amid El Niño threat

Almost 500,000 metric tons of imported rice will arrive in the Philippines…
Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

President Marcos extended the reduced tariff on rice, corn and meat until…
SRA halts release of 150,000 MT imported sugar to support local industry

SRA halts release of 150,000 MT imported sugar to support local industry

The Sugar Regulatory Administration halted the release of 150,000 metric tons of…