Issue of 12 October 2026
What this means. The main point here is the joint Russian-Philippine trade commission meeting in Manila in late November, where fertilizers, meat, grains, LNG, pharmaceuticals and equipment were named as priority areas. The rest of the news is scattered and mostly about Philippine agriculture, inflation and logistics. Pork exporters should check the tariff regime in advance since industry groups are pushing for higher duties, and the weak sugar crop, food inflation and possible port disruption in Manila matter for delivery timing and cost.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Philippines, France eye development financing to modernize farming
The Philippines and France are exploring financing for climate-resilient farming, research and the marine economy, and signed a French potato import work plan...
09.10.2026, manilastandard.net
BITR takes the trade talks baton from veteran negotiator Gepty
THE Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) will maintain the Philippines’ ongoing trade negotiations following Allan B. Gepty’s appointment to the Court of...
12.10.2026, businessmirror.com.ph
Market, demand and prices
Pork imports likely to expand next year, USDA
The entry of imported pork to the Philippines may increase by seven percent in 2027, with further growth likely tempered by higher domestic stocks, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
12.10.2026, qa.philstar.com
USDA lowers 2026-2027 PH sugar output forecast
THE United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its Philippine raw sugar production forecast for marketing year 2026-2027, as pest infestation, El Niño, and rising costs weigh on output...
12.10.2026, msn.com
Trucking group bucks Manila port protest, cites cargo disruptions
A trucking industry group has rejected a weeklong no-work protest at the Port of Manila, warning that halting operations could disrupt cargo movement and hurt the economy even as...
09.10.2026, msn.com
Pangilinan to probe low farmgate prices of hogs, chicken
Senate panel on agriculture, food and agrarian reform chairperson Sen. Kiko Pangilinan has sought an inquiry into low farmgate prices of hogs and chicken amid increasing...
09.10.2026, msn.com
Projects, tenders and companies
Philippines wants US rice
USA Rice and PRISM signed an MOU targeting 100,000 tons of U.S. rice exports to the Philippines in 2027 and 200,000 tons annually from 2028...
08.10.2026, manilastandard.net
Economy and logistics
Philippines needs export push to narrow external deficit
The Philippines must boost exports to address its external deficit, as heavy import reliance-not low household savings-is the main driver...
11.10.2026, tradersunion.com
Food, fuel inflation to spill over into services-Nomura
THE Philippines is confronting the highest risk of broad-based inflation in Asia as more expensive food and fuel prices spill over into other goods and services, according to Nomura Global Research...
12.10.2026, businessmirror.com.ph
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Issue of 8 October 2026
What this means. The items are a mixed bag, but the key point for Russian suppliers is that agricultural and energy trade with the Philippines is already moving, with pork and oil shipments back on track. Weak consumer spending and high inflation mean buyers will favour staples and feed ingredients over premium goods, and the proposed corn import quota plus another likely rice import record point the same way. In the coming weeks, confirm who the importer of record is (BOC accreditation) and how VAT is handled if you sell without a local company.
Imports, tariffs and rules
DA seeks to double corn imports amid El Niño, Mideast risks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to more than double corn imports under the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) quota scheme to ensure adequate feed supplies for the...
06.10.2026, msn.com
Can You Sell in the Philippines Without a Local Company?
Find out how foreign companies can sell goods and services in the Philippines without a local entity and the tax, customs, and regulatory requirements involved...
07.10.2026, aseanbriefing.com
Market, demand and prices
USDA sees slower sales for Philippines food, beverages
The Philippines’ food and beverage retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace this year due to rising costs and slower consumer spending, according to the US Department of Agriculture...
06.10.2026, philstar.com
Philippine rice import volume poised to hit new record in 2026
Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa. Photo by Jordeene B. Lagare The Philippines may breach its 2024 record for rice imports this year as the government...
07.10.2026, business.inquirer.net
Malaysia sees higher palm oil exports to PH
CEO Belvinder Sron. Photo by Jordeene B. Lagare KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Malaysia anticipates increasing its palm oil exports to the Philippines this year...
07.10.2026, business.inquirer.net
Economy and logistics
AMRO trims Philippines growth forecasts
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 Macroeconomic Research Office has lowered its growth projections for the Philippines amid high inflation and weak public investment...
06.10.2026, philstar.com
Indonesia’s January-August nickel ore imports from Philippines rise by 65% on year
JAKARTA, Indonesia imported 13.52 million metric tons of nickel ore from the Philippines in the January to August period of this year, a 65.75% increase...
06.10.2026, interaksyon.philstar.com
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Issue of 5 October 2026
What this means. El Nino is pushing the Philippines to import more food and fuel while rice prices and shipping capacity tighten, so demand for food and fuel cargo should hold. For Russian sellers that means deals are workable, but freight and port costs must be checked first, especially the disputed tariff increase in Cebu. The rest of the news on pork, poultry and electronics exports says little directly about Russia, though the Cebu fertilizer purchase shows where agricultural spending is going.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Meat importers oppose pork tariff hike
Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government imposes higher tariff on pork meat. The Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) said raising...
02.10.2026, msn.com
PH recognizes Hungary bird flu zoning, keeps poultry trade
The Philippine government has granted Hungary bilateral recognition of its bird flu status, ensuring safe and continuous poultry trade between the two nations. The...
02.10.2026, business.inquirer.net
Market, demand and prices
Philippines trade gap may widen as El Niño drives food and fuel imports
El Niño-driven dry conditions may widen the Philippines' trade gap as increasing food and fuel imports add pressure to a growing deficit...
04.10.2026, tradersunion.com
Cebu business groups split over 25% port tariff hike
Cebu business groups are divided over a proposed 25 percent increase in domestic port and cargo-handling tariffs, with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry backing a phased adjustment and the...
05.10.2026, philstar.com
Philippines prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ as El Niño threatens country’s rice supply
Previously the world’s biggest rice exporter, Philippines is now the biggest rice importer, importing 3.37 million metric tons of rice in 2025, projected to increase to as much as 5.6 MT this year...
01.10.2026, khaleejtimes.com
Cambodia's rice exports grow as demand in Philippines increases
Signature Rice, one of Cambodia's largest rice exporters, has outlined plans to step up exports to the Philippines...
04.10.2026, thestar.com.my
Cebu pours ₱38.25M into organic fertilizer for El Niño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Cebu Province is allocating ₱38.25 million for 51,000 bags of organic fertilizer, the largest allocation among seven agricultural inputs under its proposed Super El Niño...
01.10.2026, msn.com
Asian port congestion may prolong shipping crunch into 2027
Congestion at major Asian container ports is tying up about 8.5 percent of the global containership fleet, raising the prospect of a prolonged shipping capacity crunch and higher...
04.10.2026, msn.com
Global rice prices jump by 9.5 percent in September
The benchmark for global rice prices went up by almost 10 percent in September, mostly driven by higher prices of Indica rice variety, according to the Food and Agriculture...
04.10.2026, msn.com
Economy and logistics
DTI pledges support as PH exports hit record $9.11B
PHILIPPINE merchandise exports reached a record $9.11 billion in August, driven by electronics shipments, prompting Trade Secretary Cristina Roque to pledge more support. Preliminary Philippine...
04.10.2026, msn.com
Philippines exports hit 35-year high at $9.11B
Philippine merchandise exports surged 27.8 percent to $9.11 billion in August 2026, reaching a 35-year high on strong electronics demand...
04.10.2026, tribune.net.ph
PH exports soar to record high in August 2026, says PSA
The country’s merchandise exports surged 27.8% to US$9.11 billion in August 2026, hitting a record-high in the last 35 years, according to the preliminary data of the Philippine Statistics Authority...
04.10.2026, msn.com
Electronics surge drives PH exports to 35-year high of $9.11B in August
Philippine merchandise exports reached a 35-year high of US$ 9.11 billion in August 2026, surging 27.8% from the same month last year and marking the 20th consecutive month of year-on-year growth. The...
04.10.2026, jen.jiji.com
Philippines posts highest product exports in 35 years
The Philippines recorded its highest merchandise exports in 35 years in August 2026, with outbound shipments reaching USD9.11 billion, according to government data. The figure was 27.8...
04.10.2026, thechronicle.com.ph
Philippine inflation seen accelerating in September as fuel and food costs rise
Philippine inflation is expected to accelerate in September to a four-month high as rising fuel and food costs push consumer prices higher...
04.10.2026, tradersunion.com
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Issue of 1 October 2026
What this means. The items are a mixed bag: steel, poultry and pork rules, rice and corn supply, inflation and infrastructure. The one that matters most is food, since the Philippines will keep buying rice and corn abroad while costly transport and a weak peso squeeze importers, so check whether the corn import quota is widened and who already holds those volumes, as Argentina is pushing in. Steel runs the other way, with a long-term plan to cut import reliance, so the better angle is equipment and services for new mills, storage and the metro rather than finished steel. Also track the reclassification of pork cheeks and updates on poultry bans, since those decisions can change duties and market access with little notice.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Philippines lifts poultry import bans on Albania, US state of Indiana
The Department of Agriculture has allowed poultry and wild bird imports from Albania and the US state of Indiana after both resolved their avian influenza outbreaks...
29.09.2026, efeedlink.com
Canada opposes Philippine plan to hike tariff on pork jowls
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) push to slap higher tariffs on imported frozen pork jowls is facing opposition from Canada, one of the country’s leading sources of the commodity, as it warned...
30.09.2026, jen.jiji.com
Market, demand and prices
Road map aims to cut reliance on steel imports
THE Philippines wants to reduce its reliance on imported steel and is targeting to hit 86-percent domestic self-sufficiency by 2040. This goal is part of the Philippine Iron and Steel Road map...
30.09.2026, msn.com
High fertilizer costs, severe El Niño conditions drag down Philippine rice production
The Department of Agriculture warned that a strong El Niño could cut rice production by up to 700,000 tonnes, or 3.5% of the annual target...
30.09.2026, millingmea.com
Philippines keeps basic goods prices stable as DTI expands MSME financing support
The Philippines keeps prices of basic goods stable while the DTI expands financing and digital support for MSMEs amid global economic pressures...
28.09.2026, tradersunion.com
Economy and logistics
Exports soar to all-time high, curbing trade deficit
China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT Philippine exports climbed to an all-time high in August, helping shrink the trade deficit for the first time since...
30.09.2026, business.inquirer.net
Philippines inflation likely quickened in September as food and fuel costs rise
Philippines inflation may accelerate in September due to rising food and fuel costs, with the central bank projecting 6.4% to 7.4% inflation rates...
30.09.2026, tradersunion.com
Philippines fare hikes add inflation pressure to transport sector
Philippines transport fare hikes may drive up inflation, impacting not only commuting costs but also food and household goods prices nationwide...
28.09.2026, tradersunion.com
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Issue of 28 September 2026
What this means. The news is mixed: pork imports are being tightened, while demand for poultry and rice is rising, and there are separate signals on rehabilitation equipment and agri-drones. The key point for Russian suppliers is pork, where quotas and higher tariffs are under discussion, so check the current tariff regime, permits, and frozen meat inspection rules before shipping. For poultry, demand is steady but competition and local output are growing, so prepare documents and pricing with logistics in mind, and watch customs enforcement changes and BAI ASF consultations because they affect delays and market access.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Philippines weighs pork import cap as local hog farmers struggle
Philippines' Department of Agriculture weighs quantitative restriction on pork imports alongside phased tariff hikes to 40 percent by 2027, as officials cite rising imports and falling farmgate prices...
27.09.2026, manilastandard.net
DA backs ‘phased’ pork tariff hikes
To support Filipino hog raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is seeking to restore pre-African swine fever tariff levels for...
27.09.2026, newsinfo.inquirer.net
DA, stakeholders back phased pork tariff hikes to protect hog raisers
To support Filipino hog raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is seeking to restore pre-African swine fever (ASF) tariff levels for imported pork through staggered increase.The...
25.09.2026, pna.gov.ph
Customs intel chief replaced
To strengthen intelligence and investigation against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs has implemented a reshuffle, replacing the chief of the Customs Intelligence and...
24.09.2026, msn.com
PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Draft Guidelines on the Implementation of Post-Vaccination Monitoring for African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccination
BAI, Philippines. NASFPCP | September 25, 2026 PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Draft Guidelines on the Implementation of Post-Vaccination Monitoring for African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccination Draft Guidelines on...
25.09.2026, bai.gov.ph
Market, demand and prices
PH rice imports seen at 5.7M MT in 2027-USDA
The Philippines may import 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice next year to build buffer stocks against drought and monsoon risks, anticipating a...
25.09.2026, business.inquirer.net
Philippines rice imports may climb to 5.7 million metric tons next year, USDA
The Philippines may import up to 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2027 to secure adequate stocks amid the potential decline in production due to El Niño. A report by the...
25.09.2026, msn.com
PH meat imports slow despite 8% growth-MITA
Meat Importers & Traders Association Philippine meat imports slowed sharply heading into the late third quarter of 2026, despite overall import volume growing...
24.09.2026, business.inquirer.net
Growing appetite for poultry, Philippine market boosts production and imports
Manila, 25th 026, September is part of the rainy season in the Philippines, a time when pagkaing pang-ulan, warm, hearty dishes enjoyed on...
25.09.2026, manilastandard.net
Economy and logistics
ADB Boosts Philippines’ Crisis Response with $1.5 Billion
ADB has approved $1.5 billion to help the Philippines protect families from rising prices and keep essential public services running as the Middle East conflict strains its economy...
24.09.2026, adb.org
ADB approves $1.5B loan for Philippines’ Middle East crisis response
ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer September 25, 2026 The Asian Development Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing to help the Philippines cushion the economic impact of the...
25.09.2026, canadianinquirer.net
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Issue of 24 September 2026
What this means. The main signal is Philippine demand for imported meat: pork cuts and offal are driving purchases and chicken imports are expected to keep growing, so Russian suppliers should focus on importers and processors in those categories. The backdrop is getting harder, since the EU deal gives European suppliers preferential access and the zero-tariff regime for some goods is ending, which will raise price competition. Local hog groups want import policy reviewed, so rules can shift and decisions by the Bureau of Animal Industry are worth watching. Also expect stricter customs enforcement on misdeclared shipments and softer retail demand as growth slows.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Philippine-EU free trade deal timely as zero tariff regime on some goods to end-DTI chief
Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque called the substantial agreement on the Philippines- European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement a historic milestone...
23.09.2026, msn.com
Philippines, EU agree on free-trade deal after 10-year push
The European Union and the Philippines reached a substantial agreement on a free-trade deal, clearing a major hurdle toward an accord that could deepen investment, broaden market access and strengthen...
24.09.2026, philstar.com
Philippines, EU reach substantial agreement on landmark free trade deal
ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer September 23, 2026 The Philippines and the European Union have reached a substantial agreement on a long-awaited free trade agreement, bringing...
23.09.2026, canadianinquirer.net
Philippines, EU eye FTA signing in 2027
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES and the European Union (EU) have reached a...
22.09.2026, msn.com
Swine institute urges review of import policy
THE Philippine Swine Institute (PSI) is urging the government to reassess the country’s pork import policy from a broader food-security and investment perspective, warning that rising dependence on...
24.09.2026, msn.com
Pangilinan supports Customs cases vs. agri smuggling, seeks convictions
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday welcomed the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) filing of six criminal complaints over shipments allegedly misdeclared as “chicken lollipops” but...
22.09.2026, msn.com
‘Chicken lollipops’ shipment contained onions, carrots, BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed six criminal complaints before the Department of Justice against an importer, a licensed customs broker, several Customs officers, and other...
22.09.2026, msn.com
PHL hammering out ASF regionalization deal with UK
The Philippines and the United Kingdom are firming up a regionalization agreement for African swine fever (ASF) to sustain the pork trade despite disease outbreaks. During the second Joint Economic...
23.09.2026, businessmirror.com.ph
Marcos: PH-EU free trade deal to boost jobs, investments, exports
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reached a substantial agreement on a free trade deal that the Marcos administration said could expand opportunities for Filipinos...
23.09.2026, msn.com
Market, demand and prices
Pork cuts, offal drive PHL meat imports-BAI
The continued rise in the Philippines’s purchases of pork propelled the country’s meat imports in January to August, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). The latest data from the attached...
23.09.2026, businessmirror.com.ph
Meat imports up 8% in 8 months
The country’s meat imports increased by almost eight percent in eight months due to the continued entry of pork and chicken meat, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
23.09.2026, msn.com
Sugar groups urge Coca-Cola to prioritize local sugar amid finished product imports
Bureau of Customs records reviewed by The Philippine Star showed that 5.35 million liters of Coca-Cola Original Taste entered the country in November and December 2025, while another 11.63 million...
23.09.2026, digicastnegros.com
Philippines' chicken imports set to rise 14.7% in 2027
Chicken meat imports into the Philippines are forecast to reach 780 thousand metric tons ready-to-cook in 2027, up 14.7% from the revised 2026 estimate of 680 thousand metric tons, according to a USDA...
23.09.2026, thepoultrysite.com
Economy and logistics
ADB, S&P cut Philippines growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and S&P Global Ratings slashed the economic growth forecasts for the Philippines due to the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis and weaker...
24.09.2026, msn.com
ADB slashes 2026 PH growth outlook to 3.3% amid high prices
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday cut its Philippine growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3 percent from 3.8 percent, citing elevated inflation and weak...
23.09.2026, manilastandard.net
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Issue of 21 September 2026
What this means. The items here are a mixed bag, but for Russian sellers the key one is Miratorg clearing the Philippine inspection audit and already shipping meat, which shows the demand is real and the approval path is workable. On pork, check with your buyer which tariff code and rate will apply, since the reclassification of frozen pork jowls is still undecided and duties depend on it. Poultry and pork imports are forecast to grow, while rice is already locked up by Vietnam and under a safeguard investigation, so it is a poor fit. Watch the Philippines-Canada free trade talks, because a deal would give Canadian suppliers preferential terms and affect your pricing.
Imports, tariffs and rules
Meat traders buck plan to raise pork jowl tariffs
Philippine meat importers are pushing back against the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) bid to reclassify frozen pork jowls as swine meat, a move that would raise...
17.09.2026, business.inquirer.net
PH, Canada hit breakthrough on free trade agreement
Manila and Ottawa have resolved major roadblocks to a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) during the fourth round of negotiations...
21.09.2026, business.inquirer.net
Market, demand and prices
Philippines chicken imports seen rising next year
The Philippines is expected to import more chicken meat next year due to higher demand from the manufacturing and food service sectors, according to the US Department of...
18.09.2026, msn.com
Philippines’ record rice import plan opens export opportunities
While the Philippines offers strong near-term demand, the Vietnamese rice industry faces pressure to improve quality and diversity markets to sustain sustainable exports...
17.09.2026, vietnamnews.vn
PHL, PNG expand ties on food, fisheries, tourism
The Philippines and Papua New Guinea are expanding cooperation in fisheries, agriculture and tourism, with new agreements and discussions focused on food security, sustainable fishing, fertilizer...
20.09.2026, tribune.net.ph
Economy and logistics
Philippines: Oil, gas surveys revived after 46 years
Flaring of gas from the Noble Viking drill ship during the Camago-3 well blowback as part of the Malampaya Phase 4 project off Palawan, Philippines. The discovery, announced in Ja...
18.09.2026, gulfnews.com
Current account gap widens as imports outpace exports
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half as higher import bills outpaced growth in export earnings, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said...
20.09.2026, philstar.com
Matnog Port in line for P2.2 billion upgrade
Luzon’s busiest Roro port The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has allocated P2.2 billion to expand some of the facilities in Luzon’s busiest crossing for roll-on, roll-off (Roro...
17.09.2026, msn.com
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