MANILA, Philippines—Isn’t it amazing? Up to a couple of weeks ago, the headlines were full of the “rice crisis,” but now one can hardly find a story on it. It is no longer the flavor of the month.
Read Full StoryMANILA -- The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice importers, said Friday prices are softening after Japan offered to sell rice to Manila amid news of bumper world harvests for 2008.
Read Full StoryMANILA, Philippines -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported two Chinese nationals it said were involved in the hoarding and illegal trade of rice, and for violating the conditions of their temporary stay in the Philippines.
Read Full StoryMANILA, Philippines -- A tender for private importers for 341,440 tons of rice will be held possibly on June 5, the government's National Food Authority (NFA) said on Friday.
Read Full StoryCEBU CITY, Philippines - Authorities are looking for a father and his son who allegedly stole government-supplied rice after several sacks of it were found in their home in barangay Candabong, Alcantara town, southern Cebu.
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