VJ RICE MILL

26/08/2026

Available last 7,000 sacks. Myanmar Emata. Message us for bulk orders

03/08/2026

🏪 Negosyong Bigas: Buhay Trader vs. Buhay Retailer

Paano nga ba nakakaapekto ang ₱50/kg price cap sa mga negosyante? Magkaiba ang kwento ng mga nasa supply chain:

🚛 Mga Importers/Traders: Buhay pa rin. Nasa ₱37-₱38/kg ang puhunan (landed cost) ng imported rice, kaya may margin pa sila para sa transport at storage. Kailangan lang maging maingat sa timing ng pag-import!
🏪 Mga Retailers (Tindera sa Palengke): Sila ang IPIT! 😰 Strikto ang DA sa pagbabantay ng price cap. Kapag itinaas ng trader ang wholesale price, si retailer ang sasalo ng lugi kasi bawal sila magbenta nang lampas ₱50/kg sa mga mamimili. Be kind to your local rice retailers today!

31/07/2026

🧑‍🌾 Ang Aray ng Ating mga Magsasaka 💔

Stable nga ang presyo sa palengke, pero umiiyak naman ang mga magsasaka natin. Dahil sa pagbaha ng imported na bigas, bumagsak ang bentahan ng palay (farmgate price) sa ₱10 - ₱12/kg na lang sa ilang probinsya!

Ang masaklap? Ang puhunan (production cost) nila ay nasa ₱18 - ₱20/kg. Lugi talaga. 😔 Bumibili man ang NFA ng ₱21/kg, hindi naman sapat ang pondo para bilhin ang lahat ng ani. Dahil sa baon sa utang, baka bumagsak ng 15-20% ang lokal na ani natin by Q4 dahil marami ang walang pambili ng fertilizer o titigil muna sa pagtatanim.

Let's support local farmers pag may chance! 🇵🇭🌾

27/07/2026

⚖️ Rice Policies to Watch: Price Caps & Dynamic Tariffs

The government is aggressively intervening to tame inflation (and it's working slightly—rice inflation dropped to 15% in June). Here is what the DA is pushing for:

🛑 Price Caps: Recommending a 60-day extension of the ₱50/kg cap on imported rice to prevent profiteering.
📉 Tariffs: Shifting from a flat 15% to a dynamic tariff framework (15% to 35%) linked to global prices to cushion local market shocks.

24/07/2026

🚢 Bumabaha ng Imported na Bigas?

Dahil sa naging epekto ng El Niño at sobrang mahal na fertilizer, kinailangan nating mag-import ng record-breaking 2.75 million metric tons (MT) ng bigas sa unang kalahati palang ng 2026! 🤯

Sabi ng USDA, baka umabot pa tayo sa 5.7 million MT bago matapos ang taon. Tayo pa rin ang Number 1 rice importer sa buong mundo. Yes, may sapat tayong bigas ngayong lean season, pero ang malaking tanong: paano na kaya ang ating local farmers? 🤔

21/07/2026

🌾 August Rice Market Update: The "Lean Months" are Here

August is traditionally a lean month for local palay production. What does this mean for consumers? Expect retail prices to remain stable but tightly regulated as we rely on buffer stocks and imports until the main September harvest begins.

🍚 Current averages:
• Premium imported: ₱48 to ₱62/kg
• Well-milled local: ~₱50/kg

Expect heavily monitored markets as the government steps in to keep prices steady.

Read the full update: https://www.vjricemill.com/2026/07/august-rice-market-update-navigating.html

Rice Mill at McArthur Highway Bocaue Bulacan. Branches are situated at Bulacan, Quezon City & Laguna. Supply info to aspiring retailers and dealers.

08/07/2026

Market Alert 🚨

The PH rice market hits record imports of 2.75M MT to ensure supply stability! 🌾 Inflation is cooling to 15% as strategic policies help balance prices for consumers and farmers alike despite climate challenges.

Read our full July 2026 outlook: https://www.vjricemill.com/2026/07/philippine-rice-market-outlook-july.html

Rice Mill at McArthur Highway Bocaue Bulacan. Branches are situated at Bulacan, Quezon City & Laguna. Supply info to aspiring retailers and dealers.

17/10/2025

🚨 PH Rice Market Alert! A 60-day rice import ban aids farmers, but looming extensions & potential tariff hikes (15%→35%) signal big changes. Market impact explained! Read more: https://www.vjricemill.com/2025/10/navigating-philippine-rice-market_8.html

13/10/2025

Market Alert 🚨 The DA unveils 2026 plans for PH rice! Expect calibrated import bans/windows, a potential tariff hike to 35%, and a massive P256.5B agri budget with P7K direct aid for 1M farmers. Big changes ahead for supply & prices! Read more: https://www.vjricemill.com/2025/10/the-department-of-agriculture-da-has.html

10/10/2025

Market Alert 🚨 Q4 2025 is pivotal for PH rice! DA's P21B investment aims for record palay output & an extended import ban bolsters local supply. Expect stable prices & robust stocks. Get the full scoop: https://www.vjricemill.com/2025/10/the-final-quarter-of-2025-is-shaping-up.html