PH remains world’s top rice importer; critics blame 2019 liberalization law

DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The Philippines will remain the world's top rice importer in 2027, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with imports forecast at 5.6 million metric tons—larger than Vietnam’s 3.6 million and China’s 3.5 million. This year, USDA estimates the country will import 5.5 million metr