DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
National Food Authority
NBI, NFA raid warehouses hoarding tons of rice in Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY (October 3) - The Task Force on Rice Hoarding, composed of the National Food Authority (NFA) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided Tuesday afternoon, three warehouses in Barangay Palao, here for allegedly hoarding thousands of sacks of rice. The first two warehouses, situated beside each other at the market area is owned by a certain Sonia Payan, … [Read more...] about NBI, NFA raid warehouses hoarding tons of rice in Iligan City
President Duterte to Unmask Rice Hoarders, Cartel
METRO MANILA (July 24)- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has directed all intelligence agencies to unmask those behind the operation of rice hoarding and cartel which has led to artificial rice shortage and subsequently, the increase in its price. He also warned rice hoarders, cartels and their protectors to disengage from their operators or face the full force of the law. … [Read more...] about President Duterte to Unmask Rice Hoarders, Cartel
