DA: 70.14% Metro Manila retailers follow rice price cap
The Philippine Department of Agriculture reports that approximately 70% of Metro Manila retailers are complying with the government-mandated price cap on imported rice. While compliance varies by region, authorities have issued notices to non-compliant vendors to enforce the policy.
Why it matters
Price controls on staple foods are critical for managing inflation and food security in developing economies.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FACT CHECKS EXPLAINERS Nation DA: 70.14% Metro Manila retailers follow rice price cap Josiah Antonio - The Philippine Star June 4, 2026 | 12:00am Based on the DA's inspection, the lowest price recorded is at P46 per kilo, with the highest at P68. Philstar.com / Irra Lising MANILA, Philippines - Around 70.14 percent of stalls in Metro Manila are complying with the P50-per-kilo imported rice price cap, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday.
The article provides factual data from government inspections without editorializing the effectiveness of the policy.
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