The controversial Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) will again be overhauled as it has failed to achieve its original intent of stabilizing prices and protecting farmers. Highlighting the law’s adverse effects on the agricultural sector, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, chair of the Senate committee on agriculture, food, and agrarian reform, last week cited the steep drop in farmgate prices of palay due to the continued influx of imported rice, suspected price manipulation, and warehouse irregularities, as well as the weakened capacity of the National Food Authority to protect both producers and consumers after its powers were removed by the law.

Another promise for farmers, fishers [Editorial]. (2025, October 20). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A10.