Pacquiao wants rice aid instead of P200 cash aid for poor families

Senator Manny Pacquiao proposed that the government provide sacks of rice to poor families instead of the P200 monthly financial aid to better address the rising cost of living.

Pacquiao argued that P200 is insufficient for families to survive for even three days.

He suggested that providing a sack of rice would be a more beneficial form of assistance.

Furthermore, Pacquiao recommended that the government purchase rice from local farmers at a fair price.

This dual approach would offer relief to the poor while simultaneously supporting local agricultural producers.

Pacquiao believes this initiative would help farmers amidst challenges from cheap imported rice, smuggling, and high production costs.