Agriculture
Rice, utilities costs pull down July inflation to 6-year low
Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Stakeholders back phased rice tariff hike amid sector pressures
Agriculture stakeholders have welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) recommendation for a phased increase in rice import tariffs, with groups urging swift legislative action to address the sharp decline in palay prices and protect local farmers.
Marcos mulls rice tariff hike, import suspension
The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.
DA pushes revision of coco trust fund law to revitalize Industry
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is backing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call to amend the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, stressing the need to prioritize replanting to secure the future of the country’s top agricultural export.
Pineapple exports jump 14% in 2024 – FAO
The Philippines reported a 14 percent increase in pineapple exports in 2024, shipping around 680,000 metric tons (MT) compared to 600,000 MT in 2023, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
