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DA says P20/kg rice now available in all 82 provinces across PH
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the nationwide availability of its P20-per-kilo rice program, "Benteng Bigas Meron Na!", in all 82 provinces across the Philippines.
The program's completion was marked with a final launch in Maguindanao del Norte, highlighting improved cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra stated that the initiative aims to uplift Filipinos, boost local production, and ensure inclusivity.
The DA has established 429 sites for the program, which is projected to reach 15 million households by 2026.
The next phase of the program will focus on sustaining supply, strengthening production, and ensuring a steady flow of affordable rice to Filipino families.
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