The National Food Authority has assured the public of its readiness to release NFA rice to relief-giving institutions in the event of emergencies and calamities, even during the holiday season.
In a statement, the NFA chief said he has ordered field employees to promptly activate Operation Centers in areas impacted by floods, typhoons, and other emergencies, as well as to open hotlines to expedite coordination with relief institutions. To meet the demands for rice relief from the Department of Social Welfare and Development , local government units , and legislators, the NFA has intensified its palay-buying efforts through its Price Range Scheme .
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