COVID-19: Maintaining food security in Asia-Pacific (Manila Times) 

Manila Times published an article on rice supplies in the Philippines. Rice is important for food security in the Asia-Pacific region and it behooves governments to remember the lessons from the 2007-2008 crisis and not indulge in panic reactions such as restricting exports or hoarding. IFPRI has projected sufficient rice stocks for the rest of 2020 even though the new rice season has been forecast to produce slightly lower due to weather conditions.