The proposed 90-day import management plan reflects growing concerns over farmer incomes, food inflation, and climate-linked ...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the topping or side dish for ...

The Philippines yesterday declared a food security emergency in order to bring down the price of rice, which officials said have remained high despite last year’s cuts to the tariffs on imported rice.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has urged farmers to consider planting early-maturing ...