06/08/2025
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06/08/2025
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, delivers his speech during the State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 28. (AP)
MANILA, Aug 6, (Xinhua): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday ordered the suspension of rice importation for 60 days beginning Sept 1 to protect Filipino farmers during this current harvest season.
Marcos issued the directive after consulting with cabinet members and upon the recommendation of Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
The country's Department of Agriculture earlier recommended to Marcos the temporary suspension of rice importation and an increase in tariffs on imported rice to protect local farmers.
