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July 10, 2025
THE 15% TARIFF on imported rice will remain unchanged at least until November, according to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), as the government seeks a “win-win” solution that balances inflation control with protecting local farmers.
“Not in the immediate [term], but most likely by November,” DEPDev Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Rosemarie G. Edillon told a news briefing on Wednesday. “After four months, we will submit the study to the President.”

