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Article: Rice and Philippine Politics
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- Research Paper Series (Philippine Institute for Development Studies)
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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Abstract
Rice has been a pivotal political commodity since the Commonwealth period because of its importance as a staple food and a calorie source for the majority, especially the low-income groups, as well as a source of employment and income to people that comprise the demand and supply
chain. As a result, food security and price stability continue as twin priority objectives of the Philippine government regimes.
Using a political economy perspective, this paper establishes the strong relationship between rice and politics and explains recent developments in the Philippine rice landscape. Results of the analysis show that the price of rice has been a significant determinant in election ...