00:00The Department of Agriculture or DA will start introducing 35 to 36 pesos per kilo of staple grain
00:06or what is called solid rice in the market starting January next year. The move is aimed
00:12at further bringing down the price especially that of well-milled and regular milled rice.
00:17The DA admits lowering rice prices has been quite challenging but with the help of programs like the
00:23Rice for All, the agency hopes to one day allow Filipinos access to more affordable staple grain.
