The average retail prices of a kilogram of regular milled rice increased by PhP 0.06 to PhP 0.40 in five regional centers during the second phase of June 2021 (15 to 17 June 2021), from their price levels in the first phase of the month (01 to 05 June 2021). However, its average retail price per kilogram went down in Calapan City, Cebu City, Digos City, and Butuan City. (Table 1)

Increases in the average retail prices of a kilogram of special rice, ranging from PhP 0.20 to PhP 1.50, were noted in seven regional centers during the second phase of May 2021 (15 to 17 May 2021), compared with their price levels in the first phase of the May 2021 (01 to 05 May 2021). However, its average retail price per kilogram fell by PhP 0.10 in Kidapawan City, PhP 0.25 in Digos City, and PhP 0.75 in Legazpi City during the period, from their price levels in the first phase of May 2021.

The average retail prices of a kilogram of regular milled rice dropped by PhP 0.02 to PhP 2.50 in six regional centers during the second phase of April 2021 (15 to 17 April 2021), from their price levels in the first phase of the month (01 to 05 April 2021). Meanwhile, its average retail price per kilogram inched up by PhP 0.10 in Baguio City; PhP 0.50 in Cagayan de Oro City; and PhP 1.00 in Digos City during the period.