DA eyeing rice price cap
The Department of Agriculture considers a P50-per-kilo price cap on imported rice after “unreasonable” market spikes, while locally produced rice remains…
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P49/kilo imported rice MSRP to take effect on Saturday
Starting March 1, the Department of Agriculture will lower the MSRP for imported rice to P49 per kilo, a significant drop from the previous P58. This measure…
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Imported rice price to drop to P53
Starting February 3, the price of imported rice in the Philippines will drop to P55 per kilo, with further reductions expected in the coming weeks, potentially…
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Lawmakers urge DA to reevaluate P58 price cap on imported rice
House lawmakers urge the Department of Agriculture to reconsider the P58 price cap on imported rice, arguing it encourages collusion among retailers. They…
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P58/kilo MSRP for imported rice to be implemented
Starting January 20, a new MSRP of P58 per kilo for imported rice will be implemented in Metro Manila to ensure fair prices for consumers and profitability for…
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DA mulls brand-free rice importations
Laurel has also suggested auditing rice traders’ financial records to ensure fair pricing practices
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DA mulls removing brand, label of imported rice
The Department of Agriculture is considering removing brand labels from imported rice to combat price manipulation by traders. This move aims to protect…
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Laurel: Cheaper rice expected by October
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