President Marcos has led the rollout of the “Biyayang Bigas” program in Manila, reiterating his goal of ensuring that no Filipino goes hungry by the end of his term. Speaking during the distribution at SM City Manila on Thursday, April 16, the President said the initiative is part of the...
More than 115,000 minimum wage earners nationwide have received ₱20 per kilo rice through a subsidized distribution program, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Thursday, Aug. 7. As of July 31, a total of 115,827 workers from 398 private establishments have availed of the rice...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program to include farmers of the staple beginning next month, expanding access to cheaper rice for one of the country’s poorest sectors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will...
With more minimum wage earners availing of the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday, July 1, raised concern over the initiative’s sustainability amid preparations for its expanded rollout. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said...
President Marcos ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to expand its P29 rice program and establish more Kadiwa centers across the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (center) meets DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel (2nd...
The Antipolo City government has announced that Persons With Disability (PWDs), senior citizens, solo, parents and 4Ps beneficiaries may avail of the rice that is being sold for ₱29 per kilo of at the Farmer’s Weekend Market in Sumulong Park in Antipolo City on a first-come-first serve...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Members of the "Young Guns" bloc in the House of Representatives only have good things to say about the Marcos administration's P29 Rice Program. Assistant Majority Leaders Lanao del Sur 1st...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) A noble initiative. That's how Deputy Speaker Quezon 1st district Rep. David “Jay-jay” Suarez described President Marcos' P29 Rice Program, which aims to provide...
