“This measure shows that we can fight inflation and support our farmers at the same time.'
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says the newly-signed law amending the Agricultural Tariffication Act represents a victory for every Filipino household, where rice is the staple food.House Speaker Martin Romualdez says the newly-signed law amending the Agricultural Tariffication Act represents a victory for every Filipino household, where rice is the staple food.
“This is a victory for every Filipino household. It ensures that rice remains affordable and accessible while empowering our farmers to be more competitive and productive,” Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats president Romualdez said. The law also mandates the National Food Authority to maintain rice buffer stocks sourced exclusively from local farmers, ensuring both food security and livelihood support for the agricultural sector.
The Leyte 1st district congressman also highlighted Marcos' leadership in prioritizing food security as a cornerstone of his administration’s agenda.
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