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DA to expand cheap rice program to Clark starting Dec. 1
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to expand its P20-per-kilo rice program to the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, aiming to benefit over 150,000 workers there.
The program is scheduled for a December 1 rollout within the zone, with distribution managed through Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlets.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen local food systems and support both worker welfare and farmer empowerment.
The expansion aligns with the DA's Zero-Kilometer Food System, which seeks to reduce transport costs and ensure food freshness by promoting local production and sales.
Clark Development Corporation President and CEO Agnes VST Devanadera expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing its contribution to enhancing worker welfare and providing dignity and stability to their daily lives.
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