President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 102, extending the suspension of importation of regular milled and well-milled rice until 31 December 2025, to protect local farmers and stabilize the domestic rice market, Malacañang said Wednesday. 

The extension was made upon the recommendation of the Department of Agriculture (DA), following consultations with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

According to Malacañang, the move aims to prevent downward pressure on farmgate prices due to imported rice, sustain market stability, and ensure consumer welfare.

Marcos earlier signed EO No. 93 (s. 2025), which imposed a 60-day suspension on rice imports, from 1 September 1 to 30 October 2025, to allow the local market to absorb the domestic harvest and help farmers sell their palay at fair prices.

Under EO 102, the suspension will remain in effect until the end of the year unless lifted earlier or extended further upon the joint recommendation of the DA, DEPDev, and DTI.

The new directive excludes specialty rice varieties not commonly produced by Filipino farmers.

The EO also orders the DA, DEPDev, and DTI to convene within 30 days of its effectivity to assess the impact of the suspension on local rice supply and prices. The agencies must then submit a joint recommendation to the President, through the Executive Secretary, within 15 days after their assessment.

Sections 3 to 5 of EO No. 93, which cover implementation and monitoring guidelines, are adopted under the new order.

EO 102, signed by Marcos on 30 October 2025, will take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.