00:00Residents of Mandaluyong City eagerly await the rollout of 20 peso for kilo rice,
00:05a government initiative aimed at easing the burden of rising food costs.
00:10However, the Commission on Elections, our COMELEC, has ordered a temporary suspension of its sale
00:16to prevent potential political influence ahead of the 2025 elections.
00:22Kadiwa stores continue to offer rice at 29 and 35 pesos per kilogram
00:27under existing Department of Agriculture programs.
00:31The affordable rice is expected to be in high demand once released
00:35to local vendors and consumers expressing strong support to the said initiative.
00:40Meanwhile, this initiative is seen to be beneficial for police officers who frequently do the shopping.
