00:00As the nation marks its annual celebration of rice awareness, the Department of Agriculture is once again highlighting the value of every grain, reminding Filipinos that rice remains the backbone of our meals and our culture.
00:13With food security always a hot topic, officials urge the public to do their share, keeping waste to a minimum and supporting local farmers so no grain goes to waste and everyone stays ahead of the curve in this report.
00:25Be Rice Ponsible. This is what the Department of Agriculture, or DA, is promoting as part of the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month.
00:35It emphasizes the importance of every grain of rice in our lives and culture as Filipinos.
00:41The Be Rice Ponsible campaign reminds everyone to be more mindful in consuming rice, respect the hard work of our farmers, and support local production.
00:49Included in the campaign is the abacada of responsible rice consumption.
00:53A for mixing adlai, corn, and sabao with meals.
00:57Ba, which means choosing more nutritious brown rice.
01:01Ka, which means avoiding rice wastage.
01:04And Da, which means choosing rice produced in the Philippines.
01:08Various activities are being held in various regions, from community lunches featuring local rice varieties,
01:14to rice planting events, cooking demonstrations, and the launching of programs to support farmers.
01:19Aside from local activities, Filipino rice is also gaining recognition worldwide.
01:25In fact, the rice variety NSICRC 218, or the Philippines' well-known Dinorado Rice Variety, bagged second place at the World Best Rice Award in Cambodia.
01:35The entry was submitted by the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, featuring rice developed by the Philippine Rice Research Institute.
01:44Nakakatawa po na sa ganitong paraan din, na yung ating Philippine rice, ang kanilang tawag doon eh,
01:53yung entry ng Philippines na bigas, at saka naging niluto yun ng mga judges, in a double-blind system, ay nakapanalo po.
02:04The quality of Dinorado Rice surpassed nearly 30 rice entries from different countries.
02:10This serves as proof that Philippine rice harvested by our local farmers remains world-class.
02:16Along with the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month, let us safeguard every grain and strengthen our support for local agriculture.
02:24This is Sharm Zespina from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
