EXPANDED distribution of lower-priced rice and changes to labeling rules, among other measures, will be implemented by the government as part of efforts to improve the availability and affordability of the staple. More Kadiwa kiosks will be set up in public markets and train stations in Metro Manila and the Agriculture department is also partnering with local government units to ensure the distribution of cheaper rice. "We are ensuring that rice reaches every Filipino household at fair and affordable prices, starting with key markets in Metro Manila and, eventually, other regions," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said.   https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/13/business/top-business/da-dti-working-to-make-rice-affordable/2037385 (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Manila Times, 13 January 2025