MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it will recommend higher tariff for imported rice, after the Economic Development Council approved a flexible tariff measure from 15 to 35 percent to ensure stable prices of palay and retail rice in the country.
In an ambush interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said although they will not recommend an outright reversion to the 35-percent tariff, the new rate will be higher than the current levels.
“Kung hindi tayo magpi-15 (If we will not impose a) percent, minimum 20 percent, maybe 25 percent,” he said.
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