PBBM Raises Corn Import Quota to 500,000 MT Amid Projected Supply Deficit
The Philippines has increased its corn import quota to 500,000 metric tons amid projected supply deficits, aiming to bolster food security and stabilize prices. The move highlights the nation's agricultural policy adjustments.
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