00:00The Department of Agriculture has officially launched the nationwide rollout of its Benting Bigas Meruna Rice Project, LGU expansion in
00:08Davao City.
00:09Approximately 44,000 of Davoenos are expected to benefit from the initiative which aims to sell rice or bigas for
00:1820 pesos only per kilo, especially to vulnerable sectors.
00:22The sales ceremony was held in Barangay Matina Crossing in Barangay Tungcalan in Turil District, marking the first areas in
00:31the country to implement the program.
00:33This is part of DA's Kadiwa program, which primary objective is to expand public's access to affordable food while also
00:41supporting local farmers.
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