The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said 79 warehouses managed by the National Food Authority (NFA) remain padlocked in view of the ongoing investigation of the Ombudsman regarding the alleged anomalous sale of rice to favored traders.
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday said 79 warehouses managed by the National Food Authority remain padlocked in view of the ongoing investigation of the Ombudsman regarding the alleged anomalous sale of rice to favored traders.Of this number, 20 warehouses are scheduled to open following the Ombudsman's move to lift the suspension of more than 20 NFA personnel. These warehouses are located in Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and the National Capital Region .
As of posting time, a total of 169 warehouses were active, while other similar facilities are also expected to open soon."'Yung utos din ni Secretary doon sa meron pang sarado na mabuksan agad at ma-replace 'yung mga bodegero na na-suspend. Unhampered 'yung procurement ngayong panahon ng harvest season," De Mesa said.
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