Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT amid farmer concerns

Oct 27, 2026

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has increased the country"s corn import quota under the minimum access volume (MAV) scheme to 500,000 metric tons (MT) from 220,000 MT, a move the government says will help address a projected supply shortfall but which has drawn concerns over its potential impact on local farmers.

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