Latest in rice supplyA war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food…
For now, food remains available. Rice is being harvested, fish supply is steady, and markets are holding despite rising costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. That buffer, according to Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez, comes down to timing. The crisis coincided with harvest season…
Former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo “Leony” Montemayor welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order to suspend rice importation for 60 days starting September 1, saying the move will help shield Filipino farmers from plunging palay prices during harvest season. “Tama po ‘yun, ang…
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