PH to import 300,000 tons of rice

This came following reports that Vietnam had suspended rice imports to ensure it would have enough supply at home.

Nograles also reiterated that farming and fishing are allowed during the Luzon-wide quarantine, and all supplies used for agriculture must move freely. The DA’s Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat Contra sa COVID-19 or Plant, Plant,Plant Program would also be given a P31-billion budget to ensure food adequacy in the country.

Local price councils have also been reactivated to implement the price freeze and the suggested retail price, he said. The country may be facing a looming food shortage after the government of Vietnam stopped rice exports in anticipation of the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy, party list group Bayan Muna warned on Saturday.

Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate warned that more countries were likely to follow Vietnam’s moves.

LeilasINQ Under the rice tarrification law, imported rice is 40% much cheaper if purchased in Asean countries. It will have a great effect on farmers' income and market of their produce. In the first place, why do we import rice?

LeilasINQ Dami nating palayan pero bakit need natin mag-import? Ang saklap! 😢😓😩

LeilasINQ Subdivision pa more, pls encourage vertical housing to save our farm lands, i do hope the san miguel airport doesnt bulldoze the rice fields in bulacan, thats thousands of hectares

LeilasINQ Let’s face it, we needed emergency powers to expedite government response to combat the pandemic. More hospital beds, ventilators, ppes, quarantine quarters for puis and pums. So far, nada, it’s a good thing the private sector is effectively taking the lead, no judgments but...

LeilasINQ Plz give it away all people not to take a percentage from.

LeilasINQ Suportahan nyo ang mga magsasaka...puro kayo import.

LeilasINQ why does the govt immediately consider importing rather than buying from local farmers, the problem with our Philippine govt, they only think of earning from kickbacks from imports rather support local farmers. govt no longer shell out a single money for local farmers, all talk

LeilasINQ Thank you Senator Villar! Vietnam will not be the last to hoard its own rice.

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