Rice paddies in Santa Maria, Bulacan. In the Philippines, rice production is an important aspect of the country's food supply and economy.The Philippines is the 8th-largest rice producer in the world, accounting for 2.8% of global rice production. [1] The Philippines was also the world's largest rice importer in 2010.

4 days ago · NPCC cited data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, which showed rice inflation surged to 17.9 percent in September 2023, far exceeding the government’s target of 4 percent for food inflation. The cost of regular and well-milled rice remained elevated, up by 19 percent and 20 percent, respectively, compared to the previous year.

3 days ago · The Philippines is the largest purchaser of rice in the world, importing around 4 million metric tons of the staple per year to make up the shortfall in local production.

4 days ago · The annual rate of increase in rice prices in the Philippines hit a 15-year high of 24.4% in March last year, but has since moderated to 0.8% in December, helping keep overall inflation for 2024 ...

Sep 6, 2024 · On August 28, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) raised concerns about stagnant rice production due to the effects of El Niño and La Niña.

May 16, 2024 · Thanks to its tropical climate, the Philippines has a favorable environment for rice cultivation, which is grown all year round. Despite local production, the Philippines relies on rice...

Jun 1, 2024 · Explore the vibrant landscape of Rice Production in the Philippines and uncover innovative farming techniques reshaping this vital industry.

Filipino cuisine is perfectly aligned to serve rice at every meal. Rice is eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My personal favorite is a steamy arroz caldo, also known as congee, for breakfast. In addition, desserts and snacks also often include rice. Hence, its prevalence demonstrates its cultural significance.

What is the status of the rice industry? Explore and get insights about the trend of the key performance indicators of rice production, consumption, and market.

Jun 3, 2022 · Due to highly unpredictable weather phenomena in the Philippine climate, the Philippine Rice Research Institute has promoted the cultivation of drought-tolerant rice varieties and the utilization of El Niño-ready technologies in paddy-rice production.