00:00The Department of Agriculture will expand the RISE4ALL program through the opening of markets and train stations.
00:10The DA will also consult local government units across the country to sell 29 pesos per kilo of rice.
00:19According to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Chulo Rell Jr.,
00:23this is in line with the high price of rice being sold in the market.
00:28In order to stabilize the price of rice, the DA will also consult local government units in the National Capital Region
00:36to sell NFA RISE for 38 pesos per kilo.
00:40Starting on January 20, the DA will implement the maximum suggested retail price of 58 pesos per kilo for imported rice.
