Philippines Won't Extend Rice Price Cap as Market Prices Stabilize
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) will not extend the P50 per kilogram price cap on imported rice, citing stable retail prices and the availability of rice sold below the cap. The measure, initially implemented via executive order last May, will not be pursued further.
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