LINES OF THE TIMES A large crowd turns up on the launch of “Program 29,” the most recent authorities effort to make rice extra reasonably priced particularly for low-income households, at a Kadiwa middle in San Andres, Manila, on Friday. Underneath this system, rice is bought for simply P29 per kilo, however solely to focus on beneficiaries like indigent senior residents, single dad and mom, individuals with disabilities and residents coated by the poverty alleviation scheme 4Ps. Their rice purchases are additionally restricted to 10 kilograms a month. —PHOTOS BY MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers welcomed Home Speaker Martin Romualdez’ help for the growth of the P29 rice program that goals to supply reasonably priced rice for susceptible Filipino households.
This system’s large-scale trial launched on Friday in Metro Manila and Bulacan sells rice at P29 per kilo. Eligible beneficiaries together with members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), solo dad and mom, senior residents and individuals with disabilities (PWDs) can buy rice each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a restrict of 10 kilos per family every month.
Speaker Romualdez on Friday expressed his full help for the administration’s rice program, stating that “providing rice at P29 per kilo to our most susceptible residents is an important step in decreasing starvation and enhancing the standard of life for tens of millions of Filipinos.”
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Deputy Speaker David Suarez, representing the 2nd district of Quezon Province, mentioned that this system will profit fellow Filipinos throughout difficult instances.
“It exhibits the administration’s dedication to making sure each household has entry to reasonably priced and nutritious meals,” he added in a press release.
Suarez acknowledged Romualdez’ assurance for continued authorities help for native farmers beneath the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The Rice Tariffication Regulation created the RCEF to make sure and enhance farmers’ competitiveness and revenue amidst liberalization of the nation’s rice commerce coverage.
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In a press release, extra lawmakers joined the help for Romualdez’ stand on the recently-launched trial program.
“With rising international meals costs, many households are struggling to make ends meet. The ₱29 Rice Program supplies a much-needed aid by making a staple meals extra reasonably priced. It’s an important measure to assist be certain that no Filipino goes hungry, significantly those that are most in want,” Assistant Majority Chief and Lanao del Sur 1st district Zia Alonto Adiong expressed.
Consultant Francisco Paolo Ortega V, Assistant Majority Chief and La Union 1st District Consultant, famous that “by making certain that rice stays accessible at a low price, we aren’t solely serving to households handle their every day bills but additionally contributing to total financial stability.”
Assistant Majority Chief and Zambales 1st District Consultant Jay Khonghun mentioned that the P29 rice program additionally helps the native farmers in making certain that they’ve a gentle marketplace for their merchandise. He additionally added that “by supporting our farmers, we’re strengthening the complete agricultural provide chain and making certain a extra resilient meals system for the longer term.”
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Deputy Majority Chief and Isabela sixth District Consultant Faustino Dy V identified the contribution of the rice program in fostering the nation’s financial system during which he mentioned that “when rice costs are secure and reasonably priced, it creates a ripple impact that advantages the complete financial system. Households can plan their budgets extra successfully, and farmers have a safe marketplace for their crops.”
1-Rider Partylist Consultant Rodge Gutierrez lauded the initiative to assist management the inflation and added that “this program ensures that nutritious meals is inside attain for all, selling higher well being and well-being throughout the nation. It exemplifies our dedication to constructing a extra equitable and sustainable meals system for the longer term.”
Assistant Majority Chief and Nueva Ecija 1st District Consultant Mikaela Angela Suansing associated the P29 rice program to the latest amendments to the Rice Tariffication Regulation, citing that “these amendments are essential in our struggle to make rice extra reasonably priced for all Filipinos. By refining the RTL, we’re instantly addressing the foundation causes of excessive rice costs and making certain that the advantages of decrease tariffs are felt by our customers.”
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has not too long ago signed Government Order 62 for the discount of rice tariffs from 35% to fifteen%. Farmer teams then requested the Supreme Court docket to nullify and void it, saying that it was unexpectedly handed with out session, investigation, and hearings amongst affected stakeholders.
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Manila third District Consultant Joel Chua is optimistic that the rice program is “ a significant step in decreasing starvation and enhancing the standard of life for tens of millions of Filipinos.
