Philippine Sugar Stable Prices Offer Relief; Output Exceeds Targets, But Pest Threat and Unauthorized Sugar Imports Pose Risks
This advisory examines the stabilization of sugar prices following improved production in crop year 2024–2025 and the timely implementation of government interventions. It highlights...
From Market Drop to Market Aid: Tracking Rice Market Trends
The Philippine government is observing falling farmgate, wholesale, and retail rice prices alongside stable production levels in early 2025. This advisory examines national and local...
Safeguarding the Livestock and Poultry Industry: Philippines Boosts Biosecurity, Vaccine R&D, and Market Stability
The Philippine government has intensified efforts to protect the country’s livestock and poultry industries through strengthened disease control programs, new import regulations, and the...
Tomato Price Volatility in Luzon: Challenges for Farmers, Consumers, and the Need for Market Stability
Tomato farmers in Luzon face financial losses due to declining farmgate prices, while consumers still pay high retail costs. Government interventions, market linkages, and post-harvest...
Continuing Surge in Pork Prices Amid ASF Concerns and Food Safety Issues: Implications for Consumers, Farmers, and Government Intervention Strategies
Pork prices have continuously risen since January 2025, with retail prices in Metro Manila reaching ₱440/kg for local pork ham and ₱480/kg for local pork...