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Weekly Poundage of Rice to be Increased Next Week

Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to implement his campaign promise of lowering rice prices to P20 per kilo.

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Weekly Poundage of Rice to be Increased Next Week

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Last week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. boldly declared his plan to sell rice at an extremely affordable price of PHP 20 per kilo, a move intended to alleviate the financial burden on struggling families in the Visayas region. This announcement was made during a press conference at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on April 23, 2025, where Marcos was joined by Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., along with governors from Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Negros Island Region.

The governors present pledged their support for the program, hoping it would bring tangible advantages to their constituents, particularly those in the marginalized sector and local farmers. Marcos emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the success of this project and making it sustainable beyond his term in 2028.

The subsidized rice program will initially target several provinces in the Visayas region, including Cebu, Leyte, Siquijor, and Aklan. These provinces were selected due to their need for rice supply and the availability of stockpiles in Iloilo. The subsidy will also benefit vulnerable individuals and groups, such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities, 4Ps program members, single parents, and others who struggle in the face of economic adversity. According to Laurel, these selected recipients will be allowed to buy up to 10 kilograms of rice per week.

To maintain the low price of PHP 20 per kilo, the national government and local government units (LGUs) will cover the difference between the market price and the subsidized amount. If the market price is PHP 33 per kilo, the government and LGUs will contribute PHP 6.50 per kilo, providing the necessary funds to achieve the subsidized price.

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Not only will this subsidized price benefit beneficiaries but it will also help clear the surplus inventory in government warehouses, particularly in Iloilo. LGUs will source these stocks from government agencies like the National Food Authority (NFA) and distribute them to selected points of sale.

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The launch dates and locations of this initiative have not yet been revealed, but it is intended to serve as a testbed for resolving any logistical challenges before scaling up nationwide. Although the program's initial implementation is planned through December 2025, there are indications it may be extended to 2028 at Marcos' directive.

In summary, this initiative aims to make rice more affordable for struggling families in the Visayas region and address food security concerns. By providing a subsidy to lower the price of rice, the government hopes to bring relief to those in need and reduce surplus inventory in government warehouses. This targeted approach reflects the government's commitment to social welfare and represents a potential expansion of food security efforts in the Philippines.

  1. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s plan to sell rice at PHP 20 per kilo in 2025 aims to provide relief for struggling families in the Visayas region, especially those in the marginalized sector and local farmers.
  2. The Rice Subsidy Program, announced at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, will initially target Cebu, Leyte, Siquijor, and Aklan due to their need for rice supply and available stockpiles in Iloilo.
  3. The program will specifically benefit vulnerable individuals and groups, such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities, 4Ps program members, single parents, and others facing economic hardship, who will be allowed to buy up to 10 kilograms of rice per week.
  4. To maintain the PHP 20 per kilo price, the national government and local government units (LGUs) will cover the difference between the market price and the subsidized amount.
  5. LGUs will source these stocks from government agencies like the National Food Authority (NFA) and distribute them to selected points of sale.
  6. The initiative plans to serve as a testbed for resolving logistical challenges before nationwide implementation.
  7. The program could potentially be extended to 2028, as indicated by President Marcos, reflecting the government's commitment to social welfare and representing a potential expansion of food security efforts in the Philippines.
Upcoming week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will implement his campaign promise to sell rice at P20 per 10 kilos, as declared during his previous campaign.
Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to implement his campaign promise to lower rice prices to P20 per 10 kilos.
Following week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to implement his earlier campaign promise to lower rice prices to PHP 20 per kilo.
Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to implement his campaign promise to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo.
In the coming week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to implement his campaign promise made during his election to sell rice at P20 per 10 kilos.
Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to implement his campaign promise of distributing 20 kilos of rice at P20 per sack, as announced during his previous campaign.
Following week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to implement his campaign promise of rice price reduction by P20 per 10 kilos.
Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to implemented his campaign promise to lower the price of rice to PHP 20 per kilo.
Next week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will enforce his campaign promise to lower rice price to P20 per kilo, as stated during his recent campaign.

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