00:00The government urged the various sectors to purchase affordable and quality rights under the Bente Bigas Merona program of the administration.
00:08This comes after the administration expanded the program for jeepney and tricycle drivers starting on September 16.
00:15Nearly 4,000 accredited drivers are expected to benefit from the program.
00:20The Bente Bigas Merona program aims to ensure that Filipinos, especially solo parents, senior citizens, four-piece beneficiaries, PWDs as well as minimum wage earners, rice farmers, fisher folk and jeepney and tricycle drivers can access an affordable and quality rice.