THE Philippines is getting ready to import one million metric tons (MT) of rice this year to meet local demand amid falling stock levels while the Agriculture and Justice Departments debate the legal issues surrounding the move.

Agriculture Undersecretary Dante Delima said one million MT of rice will be allowed to enter the Philippines this year, the biggest volume authorized so far by the Aquino administration.

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