PH rice supply seen rising as groups secure US imports

Inquirer.net - Oct 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ rice supplies may increase after two industry groups signed an agreement to source rice from the United States starting next year, marking a step toward reopening and expanding trade in US rice to the archipelago. The memorandum of agreement signed by the USA Rice Federation (USA Rice) and the Philippine Rice

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