The Department of Agriculture (DA) will recommend extending the P50-per-kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for rice beyond its June 30 expiration date, Malacañang said Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Extension Proposal Under Study
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the DA is studying the possibility of extending the measure to help keep rice prices affordable for consumers.
“The DA itself has said it will continue to recommend an extension of the price cap. We will determine whether the National Price Coordinating Council will concur and whether the President will approve it. But they will recommend an extension for the price cap,” Castro said.
Castro noted that no final decision has been made, as the proposal must first be evaluated by the National Price Coordinating Council before being submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for approval.
Asked whether the extension could be approved before June 30, Castro said that remains the DA’s goal.
Investigations Underway
Meanwhile, Castro confirmed that some rice retailers are under investigation for allegedly failing to comply with the government-imposed price cap. She said the DA has already issued notices to establishments suspected of violating the policy while investigations continue.
“At present, these cases are being investigated, so we encourage our fellow citizens to report anyone they see abusing rice prices. You may inform us here or the Department of Agriculture so these cases can be investigated and those responsible can be held accountable,” Castro added.
Malacañang also urged the public to help monitor compliance with the rice price cap by reporting suspected violations to the proper authorities.
Castro said the DA has not yet provided the exact number of rice retailers currently under investigation but confirmed that notices have been issued to several establishments for possible violations.
