Grain importers in Philippines have issued an international tender to purchase 250,000 tons of white rice on Thursday, the rice could be 25% broken. Government’s running out stockpile of grains created the opportunity for rice exporters in the region to fill in the tender requirements. According to National Food Authority (NFA), bids must be submitted before 25th of July, on that day sealed offers will be reviewed for final selection. Philippines usually buy rice from Thailand and Vietnam. But this time the tender is open for private suppliers of other countries including Pakistan and India.