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Philippines rice imports expected to drop in Q1

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The total volume of rice the Philippines will import in the first quarter is likely to be significantly lower compared to the same period in 2024, as local farmers begin the harvest season and traders hold off on imports, awaiting further softening of global prices.

Lower rice, tomato prices may slow inflation in March

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Lower food prices in February contributed to a drop in inflation to 2.1 percent for the month. This was slower than both central bank and market forecasts, and marked a significant decline from 2.9 percent in January.

Palay production likely up Q1, corn output may slide—PSA

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Palay production in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reach 4.72 million metric tons, with higher yields offsetting a decrease in rice planting area, according to the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 
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Cirtek swings to loss as Quintel sale weighs

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Listed semiconductor company Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. swung to a USD2.8 million net loss in the first half of 2026, from a USD1.1 million profit a year earlier, as a one-time write-off tied to the disposal of its Quintel business compounded higher costs and operating expenses.

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JJ Ibarreta named communications director at DM&A Co.

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DA highlights sugar technologists’ role in industry growth

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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recognized the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) as a vital partner in driving science-backed growth, higher incomes, and resilience for the country’s sugarcane industry.

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