Philippines Rice Imports Surpass 2025 Level Amid El Niño Preparations
Philippine rice imports have already exceeded last year's annual total as the government boosts buffer stocks in anticipation of El Niño. Despite farmer calls for safeguard duties on imported rice, authorities plan to maintain import levels to ensure supply.
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