Marcos officially extends rice import ban until Dec. 31

Marcos officially extends rice import ban until Dec. 31

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 102, which officially extends the suspension of the importation of regular and well-milled rice until Dec. 31. Marcos signed the EO on Oct. 30, a copy of which was published in the Official Gazette only on Tuesday. Issued upon the recommendation of the Department of Agriculture (DA), and following consultations with the Department of Economy, Planning, and D…