The average retail prices of a kilogram of regular milled rice declined by PhP 0.07 to PhP 2.00 in five regional centers during the second phase of July 2021 (15 to 17 July 2021), from their price levels in the first phase of July 2021 (01 to 05 July 2021). On the other hand, its average retail price per kilogram picked up in Baguio City, Legazpi City, and Kidapawan City.

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.