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DOLE, DA to offer P20/kg. rice for NegOcc minimum wage earners
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is launching the "Benteng Bigas, Meron Na" (BBM Na) program to sell rice at PHP20 per kilo for minimum wage earners.
Initially benefiting 11,000 minimum wage earners in La Union province starting June 13, the program aims to support vulnerable sectors struggling financially.
Eligible employees can purchase a minimum of 10 kilos of rice at the subsidized price, with employers facilitating the program through a memorandum of agreement.
Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) will source the rice, and partner companies will cover logistics costs.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to allocating 1.2 million kg. of rice monthly for 120,000 minimum wage earners nationwide.
While initially focused on minimum wage earners, the PHP20/kg. rice was also made available to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program members.
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The "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na for Minimum Wage Earners" program, a joint initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), was launched to offer subsidized rice at P20 per kilogram.
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Bacolod City launched its "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program on June 5, making rice available at P20 per kilo.
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