House files bills to support P20/kg rice program

Several bills have been filed in the House of Representatives to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s P20 per kilogram rice program, a key initiative aimed at bolstering food security.

Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez underscored that these measures will aid farmers and stabilize rice prices, aligning with the president's campaign promises.

House Bills No. 1 and 14 aim to strengthen the National Food Authority (NFA) and expand services of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), respectively, supporting farmers and ensuring food security.

The House spokesperson Princess Abante highlighted that the 20th Congress will focus on concrete help for people through affordable food programs like the RICE Bill, which seeks to lower rice prices and stabilize the market for Filipino farmers.

The P20 per kilogram rice program has already been launched in 94 locations across the country, benefiting over 63,000 households with nearly 542 metric tons of rice sold.