BARMM RANKS 8TH PLACE AS THE TOP RICE-PRODUCING REGION FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023

The Philippine Statistics Authority ranks the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 8th place as the top rice-producing region for the first quarter of 2023.

BARMM has a 265.6 MT total production volume and a 5.6% share in the national production.

Moreover, Central Luzon remained the top producer of palay with 8671 MT, Western Visayas with 667.0 MT, Cagayan Valley with 657.6 MT, SOCCSKSARGEN with 397.2 MT, Ilocos Region with 323.0 MT, Bicol Region with 278.0 MT, and MIMAROPA Region with 271.3 MT.

Previously, in 2022, it was the 9th top-producing region of Palay, with 825 877.57 MT in total production volume and a 4.180% share in the national production. Also, Maguindanao bags the 7th place in producing 600 294. 13 MT total production volume and a 3.038 share in the national production.

With these figures, Farmers of the Bangsamoro region have shown their dedication and perseverance in cultivating our lands.