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12 Kadiwa centers to sell P20 rice in NCR
A dozen Kadiwa ng Pangulo centers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces will offer rice at P20 per kilogram starting May 13, following the election spending ban.
The 'Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!' program, initially launched in Cebu City, was expanded nationwide by the Department of Agriculture (DA) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. stated the program's resumption after the midterm elections fulfills a campaign promise.
The DA aims to provide relief to millions of poor Filipinos with this targeted rice program.
The program is extended until 2028, the end of President Marcos' term, and is defended by the DA against detractors.
Eligible beneficiaries can purchase a maximum of 30 kilograms per month, though this detail was not in the new article.
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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.
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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 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.
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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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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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