Is PH rice ready to compete at least regionally?: Rice Science for Decision-Makers

The government can actually ban imports and declare self-sufficiency, but this could trigger an upsurge in rice prices, long queues, and a restive constituency as experienced in the mid-1990s. With an ever-growing demand, rice imports are allowed to stabilize domestic rice prices. Indeed, food security is not just about producing enough supply but also ensuring its affordability to consumers.