The Philippines has declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite lower global prices and a reduction in rice tariffs last year.

Despite slashing a tariff on imported rice last year, retail prices of the staple remain stubbornly high.

This declaration is part of the government’s ongoing initiatives to bring down rice prices. The Philippines, among the world’s largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to ...

The Philippines yesterday declared a food security emergency in order to bring down the price of rice, which officials ... elevated compared to the same period last year despite tariff cuts.” ...

The Philippines on Monday declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite hefty tariff cuts. “This emergency declaration allows us ...

{A worker carries on his head a sack of rice inside a government rice warehouse National Food Authority in Quezon city, Metro Manila in Philippines, August 9, 2018. Picture taken August 9, 2018.

MANILA -- The Philippines declared a "food security emergency" on Monday, allowing it to release its buffer stocks of rice into the market as part of government efforts to manage inflation.

MANILA, Philippines — South Korea has donated 4,000 metric tons of rice to assist families in five regions affected by Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine." The aid was officially turned over during ...

MANILA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Philippines, among the world's largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the cost of rice, which it said has stayed elevated ...

{A worker carries on his head a sack of rice inside a government rice warehouse National Food Authority in Quezon city, Metro Manila in Philippines, August 9, 2018. Picture taken August 9, 2018.

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared a food security emergency for rice in response to a sharp increase in domestic rice prices. The Philippines imported 4.7 million tons of ...