Rice and Imperialism
At a risky crossroads

Marso 19, 2026

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At the crossroads of national food security and imperialist interests, the government has consistently chosen the latter.

Cheaper rice for now, but at what cost?

Pebrero 22, 2019

by Sonny Africa The government’s economic managers claim that the new Rice Tariffication Act which takes effect on March 5, 2019 will ensure the availability of cheaper rice for Filipino consumers. They also claim that the law will make Filipino rice farmers more competitive and profitable. Yet while rice from abroad could become cheaper for […]