Manila Bulletin
San Juan City gov't expands P33/kilo NFA rice sale
Metro Manila local government units are selling National Food Authority (NFA) rice at P33 to P35 per kilogram as part of a food security emergency initiative.
San Juan City successfully sold out its initial 1,000 sacks of NFA rice at P33 per kilogram on February 24, 2025.
The city government is now offering 5-kilogram packs of rice for P165, maintaining the P33 per kilogram price, to provide affordable options and flexibility.
Residents in San Juan City must preregister at the city hall lobby to purchase either 5kg packs or 50kg sacks to ensure proper supply management.
The 5kg rice packs will be available for sale at San Juan City Hall starting February 26, 2025, with demand monitoring to adjust procurement.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended San Juan's swift response as an outstanding model for other LGUs.
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