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flag Philippine President announces expansion of P20 per kilo rice program to all public markets nationwide.

flag Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the P20 per kilo rice program, "Benteng Bigas Meron Na," will be expanded to all public markets nationwide, initially targeting vulnerable groups. flag The National Food Authority will continue to buy palay from farmers at fair prices, P18 per kilo for wet and P19 to P23 for dry, to ensure the program's sustainability without hurting farmers. flag He also addressed concerns that the program might lower farmgate prices, stating that it is designed to support both consumers and farmers.

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