Philippines Sees Lower Palay, Corn Output in Q3
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) projects a 15 percent drop in palay (unmilled rice) production and a 14.4 percent decrease in corn output for the third quarter, primarily due to reduced harvest areas, raising concerns for food security.
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