Thousands of Rice Sacks Shipped to Cebu Under Government Program

Occidental Mindoro Sends 35,000 Sacks of Rice to Cebu Under P20/Kilo Program San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – In a significant move to alleviate the cost of rice for consumers, 35,000 sacks of NFA rice were shipped from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Cebu City on June 2, 2025. The event, overseen by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., underscores the government's commitment to its P20/kilo rice program. The Secretary personally inspected the rice, ensuring quality before its departure. A representative from the Department of Agriculture stated, "This shipment is a crucial step in ensuring affordable rice reaches the people of Cebu." The video shows workers carefully loading the sacks onto trucks, highlighting the logistical effort involved in this large-scale distribution. The successful send-off symbolizes the government's ongoing efforts to address food security concerns in the Philippines.