Rappler's latest stories on philippines rice importation
Rice industry group wants tighter import regulations
The Bureau of Customs denies allegations that shipments of rice are undervalued
A Staple Problem? History of rice crisis in the Philippines
While the Philippines is known for its agricultural lands, the country continues to face recurring rice crises over the years
After Dominguez-Piñol 'showdown,' Duterte OKs 'open' rice importation
President Rodrigo Duterte sides with Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez who pushed for lifting restrictions on rice importation and letting market forces decide rice supply
NFA set to import 250,000 MT tons of rice in May
The National Food Authority reopens government-to-government importation with invitations sent to the embassies of Thailand and Vietnam
Duterte OKs gov't-to-gov't rice importation
National Food Authority chief Jason Aquino has pushed for government-to-government importation but Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr and the NFA Council have fiercely opposed it
Vietnam to bag deal for part of PH rice import needs
The Philippine government moves to further improve the rice buffer stock for the coming lean months brought by the expected poor production this semester
PH rice inventory good for 69 days – PSA
As of February domestic rice and corn inventory levels are both up from last year
Alcala chief of staff goes on leave, denies bribe
Dennis Guerrero also a former special assistant to the NFA administrator denies NFA officials accepted bribes from a rice cargo handler
Alcala: PH 98% rice self-sufficient in 2014
But despite improving rice self sufficiency levels congressmen ask why the government is increasing rice imports
PH rice imports up as lean season approaches
The imports were forced in part by the fact that rice inventories in the Philippines dropped to a 6 month low at the start of March
PH may continue rice imports after 2013
International agreements like the World Trade Organization may not allow the Philippines to stop imports beyond 2013
Additional rice imports likely in 2013 - Alcala
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala says Manila may import as much 200 000 metric tons of rice this year
Alcala eyes lower rice imports of 100,000 MT in 2013
Agriculture Secretary Alcala is eyeing to bring down rice imports to 100 000 MT next year in line with the country s target of being self sufficient in the staple
