President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered a whole-of-government campaign to stamp out the “weevils” in the country’s agricultural sector,
directing all agencies and officials to strictly implement policies and laws to stop the smuggling and hoarding of rice.
“This is no longer acceptable. That’s why I’m instructing all officials, authorities, and agencies to enforce policies and laws regarding rice issues strictly,” he added. The 1,000 sacks of rice distributed were part of the 42,180 sacks seized by the Bureau of Customs in an operation in Zamboanga City, which was eventually donated to the DSWD after the importers failed to prove the legality of their importation.
“We want to send a chilling effect on these cartels that have been operating for decades now. We really mean business this time. And our primary task here is to protect the welfare of the masses – provide them with the most affordable goods in the market,” he said.The House committee on agriculture and food headed by Quezon Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga, endorsed for plenary approval the proposed agricultural economic sabotage law on Sept. 20.
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