Gov't awards import rights for over 255,000T rice

MANILA, Philippines - The National Food Authority (NFA) on Monday awarded import rights to 13 traders for an initial volume of 255,348 tons of rice, less than half of the amount approved for private sector purchases this year. Gilbert Lauengco, special assistant to the NFA administrator, told reporters the rest of the bids submitted at an auction on March 23 were still being evaluated. No

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