36 Rice Traders Fined for Ignoring Price Cap, Agri Dept Crackdown Intensifies

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has penalized 36 rice dealers across the Philippines for violating the mandatory price ceiling on imported rice. According to the DA, notices of violation were issued to retailers in several regions: 19 in Ilocos, 8 in Metro Manila, 4 in Central Luzon, and 3 in other areas. The action is part of the government's ongoing effort to stabilize rice prices and ensure affordability for consumers.