July 05, 2024 - The Department of Agriculture (DA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to the smooth launch of the large-scale trial of the P29 Rice Program.
"We at the DA are incredibly grateful to our tireless team, our dedicated farmers' cooperatives and associations, and the selfless military and police who volunteered their time," said Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. "Your commitment to ensuring affordable rice reaches KADIWA centers and vulnerable households embodies the true spirit of Bayanihan. Maraming Salamat po [Thank you very much]."
This initial phase is crucial for gathering comprehensive data that will pave the way for the program's nationwide implementation. The P29 Rice Program, spearheaded by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to ease the burden of high rice prices on Filipinos in need.