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NFA Rice Stocks Released to Local Governments A Step towards Stabilizing Prices

The National Food Authority (NFA) has taken a significant step towards stabilizing rice prices by releasing its stocks to local governments. This move comes in response to the declaration of a food security emergency on rice, aimed at ensuring that the staple remains affordable for Filipino consumers.

In a recent ceremony at the NFA warehouse in Valenzuela City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. handed over rice supplies to San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, who is also the president of the Metro Manila Council. This marks the beginning of a concerted effort by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the NFA to ensure a stable supply of rice for Filipino consumers.

Over the next six months, the DA plans to release 150,000 metric tons or 25,000 metric tons per month to local government units and other government offices. The NFA has also stated that it may adjust the volume of releases as needed to meet market demands.

This is just the beginning, said Tiu Laurel, who is also the chairman of the NFA Council. We expect more local governments to participate in this effort, which will benefit not only consumers but also rice farmers.

The release of NFA rice stocks aims to address concerns over rising rice prices and ensure a stable supply of the staple food in the market. By releasing these stocks to local governments, the DA and NFA aim to stabilize prices and provide relief to consumers who have been affected by recent price increases.

As part of its efforts to achieve this goal, the DA has implemented other measures aimed at increasing rice production and improving the country's food security. These include providing support to rice farmers through subsidies and other forms of assistance, as well as implementing programs aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and improving the overall efficiency of the rice industry.

The release of NFA rice stocks is a crucial step towards stabilizing prices and ensuring a stable supply of rice in the market. This move is expected to benefit not only consumers but also rice farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

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