Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA
Rice varieties are sold at the Kamuning Public Market in Quezon City on March 18, 2025. Rice retailers said they would sell their imported stocks to the market first before complying with the P45 per kilo suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice, which will be fully implemented on March 31. Meanwhile, pork cuts are on display at the Baclaran wet market in Parañaque City. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the price of pork has increased in the first half of March. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE AND J. GERARD SEGUIA

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