00:00The Department of Agriculture or DA plans to lower the maximum suggested retail price or MSRP
00:06of imported rice. This follows a price check at Katimar Market in Pasay City
00:11with the Department of Trade and Industry or DTI and Manila's local government.
00:15The DA aims to ensure vendors follow the MSRP and that it benefits the consumers.
00:21Also, the Rice for All program may start in supermarkets and convenience stores in March 1.
00:26New labeling rules will be introduced, removing terms like special,
00:30premium, and fancy, and requiring complete details about the rice sold.
00:56MSRP as long as world prices remain as is today.
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