00:00For more Filipinos to benefit from the low-cost rice allocated by the administration of President Marcos Jr.,
00:08Palacio announced the development of the Department of Agriculture
00:12that tripled the monthly allocation of rice for vulnerable sectors.
00:17From the previous limit of 10 kilos,
00:20it is now possible to buy up to 30 kilos of rice per month.
00:24Senior citizens, single parents, and indigents
00:29are under the P29 Rice Program of the Administration of President Marcos Jr.
00:33According to Malacanang, it aims to reduce the cost of food for the most vulnerable Filipinos.
00:40It is also expected to benefit farmers
00:43because the NFA will produce more rice.
00:47There is an opportunity for their warehouses to expand.
00:50In this way, more rice can be bought from farmers this harvest season.
00:57Palacio also assured that there is a sufficient budget
00:59of P5 billion for the sale of low-cost rice.
