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Bea Cuadra

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<div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:560px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2064496047146316106&amp;lang=en&amp;maxWidth=560px&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-06-10T04%3A40%3A53.852490%3Aae0e9b81-c8c5-4ce0-8e8c-cf669848019c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=9d2ef340441baa89e7eadb828fd947c55c352ca7&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:560px;height:2px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2064496047146316106"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>MANILA — Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a joint inspection at the Guadalupe Public Market on Wednesday morning to check food supplies, monitor trading practices, and ensure stable pricing for consumers.</p><p>On agricultural compliance, DA Assistant Secretary Willie Ann Angsiy reported that retailers at the Guadalupe Public Market demonstrated total adherence to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/5/13/gov-t-imposes-price-cap-on-imported-rice-1716" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current regulations</a>. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/5/19/agri-dept-eyes-p53-suggested-retail-price-for-local-rice-1703">Agri dept eyes P53 suggested retail price for local rice</a></div><p>&quot;Dito sa Guadalupe Market, okay naman ang compliance nila. So far, 100 percent compliant yung mga retailers dito,&quot; Angsiy said.</p><p>DA Director Junibert De Sagun noted that the broader Metro Manila compliance rate currently stands at 80 percent, though regional reporting faces ongoing logistical challenges.</p><p>Addressing enforcement actions against non-compliant retailers across the region, Angsiy stated that the DA has issued <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/6/3/da-issues-notice-of-violation-vs-36-imported-rice-retailers-1530">36 notices</a> of violation, with 13 retailers responding within the mandatory 48-hour window.</p><p>The remaining cases have been forwarded to adjudication officers to determine whether extensions will be granted or final resolutions implemented. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/5/18/rice-retailers-say-p50-kg-cap-for-imported-rice-may-lead-to-losses-1123" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rice retailers say P50/kg cap for imported rice may lead to losses</a></div><p>&quot;Usually, mataas ang benta sa kanila ng kanilang supplier, yun po ang usual reason na sinasabi nila,&quot; Angsiy remarked regarding the defense offered by penalised retailers.</p><p>During the inspection in the Guadalupe market, retailers were found to be compliant with the P50 per kilo price ceiling designated for imported rice. </p><p>While some local rice varieties have reportedly seen prices climbing past P60 per kilo, DA officials view the trend as beneficial to local farming sectors, provided consumers retain diverse choices.</p><p>&quot;As long as natatranslate dito sa mataas na benta ng ating mga local rice farmers, I think okay naman po yun,&quot; De Sagun said. </p><p>&quot;Ang nakikita natin, may option ng ating mga consumer... As long as na translate sa mataas na kita ng ating farmers okay lang po yun.&quot;</p><p>With the current rice price cap set to expire on June 13, the DA confirmed it is advocating for a 30-day extension to support local agricultural yields against foreign imports. </p><p>&quot;We do not want to preempt any decision that will be made by the President but so far the DA is recommending for the extension of the price cap,&quot; Angsiy said, noting that the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) will convene tomorrow to finalize the formal recommendation for the President&#x27;s review.  </p><p>“Dahil yun nga, so far gusto talaga natin magkaroon ng basically fighting chance yung ating local rice para rin talagang ma-regulate natin yung itong pumapasok ng mga imported.&quot;</p><p>Local retailers, however, expressed severe strain under the ongoing retail restrictions. </p><p>Jerome Cadapan, a 76-year-old rice retailer operating within the market, explained that the 50-peso ceiling leaves thin margins due to wholesale supply arrangements and additional transport fees.</p><p>&quot;Hindi po sapat para sa amin na retailers. Sobrang gipit po,&quot; Cadapan said, explaining that sourcing stock from Bulacan adds an extra in logistics.  &quot;Hindi nalulugi, kaya lang sobrang gipit.&quot;</p><p>In separate developments, De Sagun stated that the DA&#x27;s dedicated El Niño task force is continuing its regular mitigation programs. </p><p>Meanwhile, agricultural damage assessments are underway in General Santos City following a recent earthquake, though official reporting has experienced delays as regional evaluators were personally affected by the incident.</p>

<p>A government inspection showed that vendors at Guadalupe Public Market complied with rice price caps.</p>

A government inspection showed that vendors at Guadalupe Public Market complied with rice price caps.

Joint DTI-DA market inspection confirms full compliance with rice price caps at Guadalupe Public Market

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Joint DTI-DA market inspection confirms full compliance with rice price caps at Guadalupe Public Market

Bea Cuadra,

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Published June 10, 2026 12:57 PM PHT

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