• 2 days ago
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00:00Even though the Food Security Emergency in rice is now in effect,
00:04the National Food Authority has not yet issued a buffer stock of rice.
00:08According to Super Radio-DZBB in the NFA,
00:11around 730,000 sacks of milled rice can be released,
00:16but the local government has not yet requested for it.
00:20According to the NFA, it is possible that the request will be delayed
00:24because of their funds and process.
00:27They will continue to consult the LGUs and the Food Terminal Incorporated
00:32to sell the buffer stock of rice to the public.
00:35According to the Department of Agriculture,
00:37not all will be able to sell NFA rice.
00:41Priority is given to areas that do not yet have an increase in the price of rice
00:47such as Metro Manila and Region 7.
00:49According to this, the group called Samahang Industria ng Agrikultura o SINAG,
00:54and Metro Manila, should target the sale of NFA rice.

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