Philippines may import rice all the way from Argentina
Amid the high prices of rice in the country, the Philippines is looking at importing the Filipinos’ staple as far as from South America.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Santiago Andres Cafiero, Argentina’s minister for foreign affairs, international trade and worship, considered the possibility of the importation during their meeting at Palacio San Martin in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
A press statement released to the media yesterday said the ministers “also looked into the possibility of the Philippines importing rice from Argentina,” but provided no other details.
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