Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Wednesday ordered the suspension of rice importation for 60 days beginning Sept. 1 to protect Filipino farmers during this current harvest season.
Marcos issued the directive after consulting with cabinet members and upon the recommendation of Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
Philippine president orders suspension of rice importation
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