DA Urges Marcos to Extend P50/Kilo Imported Rice Price Cap for 60 Days
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is recommending a 60-day extension of the P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice to stabilize supply and curb inflation ahead of the main harvest season.
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