The Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday rolled out the P20-per-kilo rice program in Davao City to assist low-income households and support local farmers.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the launch of the program at the Bureau of Plant Industry in Barangay Bago Oshiro.
Implemented in coordination with the Kadiwa, Food Terminal Inc. and the National Food Authority (NFA), the low-cost rice program is now available in more than 376 areas across the country.
In Davao region, the affordable rice is accessible in Hagonoy, Bansalan and Digos in Davao del Sur; Panabo and Tagum in Davao del Norte, and Mati in Davao Oriental as well as in select local offices of the DA and NFA.
Tiu Laurel said the P20-per-kilo rice would strengthen national food security and ensure that every Filipino can have access to safe and affordable rice.