AreaPhilippines

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date10/10/2016

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentProduction support

DescriptionApproved a fund of PHP 2.3 billion (USD 46 million) to enable the National Irrigation Administration to cover operational costs, while abolishing the 2-3 cavans (100-150 kg) per hectare fee charged on users of irrigation as of 2017.

NotesExchange rates as of 1 December 2016.