00:00In the meantime, the Department of Agriculture is intensifying measures to protect low-income households and farmers from rising food
00:07prices, which drove February's inflation.
00:11Food costs, including rice, corn, flour, bread, and perishable goods like fish, vegetables, and fruits, saw accelerated price growth, contributing
00:21significantly to overall inflation.
00:23While local supplies remain adequate, the DA is coordinating with local governments, ramping up price monitoring and drafting contingency plans
00:33to ensure stable supply and prevent logistics bottlenecks and ongoing global instability.
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