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No politics in P20 rice rollout — Palace
Malacañang insisted that there is no political agenda behind the implementation of the P20 per kilo rice program in the Visayas.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stated that aid should not be delayed just to avoid political criticisms, emphasizing the urgency of providing assistance.
Castro explained that the government's priority is to distribute help as soon as it becomes available, without any political motives.
She suggested that criticism of the program's timing is an attempt to cast a negative light on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s efforts.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. previously announced the program's pilot in the Visayas, starting with Cebu province in early May, with a vision for nationwide expansion.
Makati Mayor Abby Binay had also defended the program's pilot rollout, stating it was based on need and not political timing, and was designed to assist low-income families and support farmers.
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