Manila, March 19 -- The country's food supply will remain sufficient until July despite uncertainties caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday, easing fears of price increases.

"Definitely, walang issue sa supply. I can safely say hanggang June or even July, walang issue sa supply of almost everything (there's no issue in supply. I can safely say that until June or July, there will be no issue in the supply of almost everything)," DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in an interview.

"So, in general, prices should remain stable at this time."

Stable supply, backed by sufficient inventories, is assured for rice, corn, sugar, vegetables, and livestock.

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