DA set to expand ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na’ Program in early 2026

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00:00In the meantime, the Department of Agriculture, or DA, is set to further expand the Benting Bigas Merunap program starting early 2026, targeting lower-middle-income families.

00:12Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said that this move still aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr.'s directive to provide more affordable yet quality rice options to the public.

00:24The DA aims to reach an estimated 15 million families in coordination with local government units.

00:31The agency is set to release weekly schedules for the sale of the subsidized rice to these lower-middle-income families.

00:39Eight areas will be prioritized for the provincial-wide rollout from January to February.

00:45The Benting Bigas Merunap program is currently available in 82 provinces in the country.

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