Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) began selling the subsidized P20 rice in Cebu under its Kadiwa program on Thursday, May 1, with the plastic bags printed with the face of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Marcos has been calling the introduction of the cheap rice option as “a promise fulfilled,” pertaining to his campaign promise of lowering the price of the grain to P20 per kilogram.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the launch at the Capitol Grounds in Cebu City.
Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia, who is seeking re-election, was also present in the event as she signed the memorandum of agreement with agriculture officials on the pilot test until December.
Only on Thursday, the general public in Cebu can avail of the subsidized rice under the Kadiwa program. Those who can actually buy P20 rice in Kadiwa stores are limited to indigents, solo parents, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities, with a limit of 30 kilograms per month per family.
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