El Niño Threatens 10% Drop in Philippine Rice, Corn Output
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) estimates that El Niño and unfavorable weather conditions could reduce the country's palay (unmilled rice) and corn output by over 10% in the third quarter of 2026. Palay production is projected to fall by 17.2%, and corn output by 10%.
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