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P20/kilo rice to reach 32 Kadiwa centers in provinces near NCR
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its P20-per-kilo rice program to Metro Manila and five nearby provinces, making affordable rice accessible to more Filipinos.
The P20 rice is now available in 12 Kadiwa stores in Metro Manila since Tuesday, May 13, and will be offered in 32 additional Kadiwa Centers in Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Mindoro starting Thursday, May 15.
This expansion aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to provide accessible, affordable rice nationwide.
Palace Press Office Claire Castro clarified that the program is a continuing initiative, not politically motivated, and aims to fulfill a campaign promise.
The program, named 'Benteng Bigas Meron Na!' or BBM Na!, was initially launched on May 1 but was temporarily suspended due to election spending restrictions.
Local government units will share the P13-per-kilo subsidy with Food Terminal, Inc., and will determine beneficiary eligibility, prioritizing vulnerable sectors.
The DA has confirmed sufficient funding and rice inventories to support the program's wider reach.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially launched its P20 per kilo rice program in Metro Manila Kadiwa stores and markets on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The availability of P20 per kilo rice for all Filipinos, beyond vulnerable sectors, hinges on guidelines and funding from local government units (LGUs).
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to expand its "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program to at least 55 Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and stalls in Luzon by June, offering rice at PHP20 per kilogram.
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