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Rice Liberalization Law Fails to Lower Prices, Harms Farmers" The Rice Liberalization Law aimed to lower rice prices but a consumer group claims it has brought more problems. Six months after signing, retail prices remain high while quality is poor. Imported rice is cheaper but of lower quality. Local farmers face lower prices for their higher quality rice. The group warns the law could lead to another rice shortage if it kills the local industry and makes the country reliant on global market fluctuations.

Author

MaryJoylene De Arca Itang

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EN