Food Security
Anatomy of rice prices in the Philippines: Why P20/kilo remains a Marcos pipe dream
The PCIJ interviewed various experts in the rice production industry to pin down factors that influence pricing.
By Leilani Chavez·March 10, 2025
Food Security
In Nueva Ecija, agents are getting bolder in setting palay prices
Despite Senate and House hearings, the government has failed to explain why rice prices remain high. Political opponents have used this issue against the Marcos administration…
By Leilani Chavez·February 17, 2025
Data
Farmers have died waiting: Malacañang reviews DAR’s flip flop on conversion of irrigated farmland
The Office of the President is reviewing a decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform that grants the application for land use conversion of L.N. Agustin Farms Inc. in La…
By Carmela Fonbuena·June 30, 2024
Documentary
‘Lupang Hinarang sa Hacienda Vicenta,’ a Ditsi Carolino documentary
Documentary filmmaker Ditsi Carolino follows the struggles of farm workers of Hacienda Vicenta in La Castellana town in Negros Occidental who are fighting for their right to own…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 30, 2024
Data
Philippine rice farmers wish for set price amid chaotic rice value chain
The PCIJ traced how prices were set in the market during the rice shortage season in 2023. We found that farmgate prices increased by at least 80% to as high as 190% from farmgate…
By Leilani Chavez·March 21, 2024
