The Daily Tribune
New Cebu leaders back P20 rice program
Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro and Mayor-elect Nestor Archival of Cebu have committed to supporting the provincial government's P20-per-kilo rice program, aiming to make rice more affordable for residents.
Baricuatro emphasized her administration's goal to ensure everyone has access to affordable rice, making food security a top priority alongside healthcare.
Mayor-elect Archival confirmed his participation in discussions for the rice subsidy initiative, noting a proposed funding structure involving contributions from both the city and the national government.
The National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Larry Lacson assured local officials of a continued rice supply, with approximately 35,000 bags currently available in Cebu.
Out of Cebu's 53 local government units, 35 have already expressed their intent to join the P20-per-kilo rice program.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez has pledged the House of Representatives' full support for President Marcos's P20-per-kilo rice program, hailing it as a crucial step towards food security and economic justice.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to expand its P20 per kilo rice program to reach approximately 14 million beneficiaries by September.
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The provincial government of Negros Occidental has earmarked an initial PHP10 million for its "Benteng Bigas Meron Na!" (BBM Na!) program, which aims to sell rice at PHP20 per kilogram.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will expand the "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program to offer rice at PHP20 per kilogram to minimum wage earners.
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