"With rice prices hitting record highs, tensions are rising across the Philippines.
The government was forced this week to draft in troops to deliver rice to poor neighbourhoods...
The government has warned rice hoarders that they would be given life imprisonment if found guilty - underlining the highly sensitive nature of the issue for the authorities. " LINK
"Rice prices are set to keep rising as demand for the staple is outstripping production, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has said.
The price of rice has risen by as much as 70% during the past year, with increases accelerating in recent weeks." link
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