Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT amid farmer concerns

GMA Network - Oct 27, 2026

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has increased the country"s corn import quota under the minimum access volume (MAV) scheme to 500,000 metric tons (MT) from 220,000 MT, a move the government says will help address a projected supply shortfall but which has drawn concerns over its potential impact on local farmers.

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