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DA to sell P20/kilo rice in 50 Kadiwa sites
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to expand its P20 per kilo rice program to at least 50 Kadiwa sites by June to reach more Filipinos, particularly those in poverty.
President Marcos has instructed Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to expand the program as quickly as possible.
The DA is currently selling P20 per kilo rice in 32 sites across Luzon, including Metro Manila and Region 4-A.
Additional selling sites will be established in Luzon areas with high poverty incidence.
The program's initial reception has been commended by President Marcos.
The DA is arranging the necessary logistics to roll out the program to the additional sites, potentially as soon as next week.
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