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00:00The government's cheap rice is not only in the vulnerable sector, but also for all Filipinos.
00:06This is under the Rice For All program that was formally launched today in some Kadiwa stores.
00:13Belle Custodio is in the center of the news.
00:17Mothers are happy to choose the Rice For All program, just like Ms. Myrna who has a big family.
00:24Of course, it's cheaper because we're also saving somehow because we have a big family.
00:31How much do you pay for it?
00:3310 pesos for one house.
00:36It's a big help.
00:38It's really cheap. I want to take care of my neighbor's house. I can just buy a house.
00:43The Department of Agriculture's Rice For All program was launched today in the Bureau of Plant Industries in Malate, Manila.
00:51It aims to make rice affordable for Filipinos.
00:55The main purpose of P29 and Rice For All is to have available cheap rice for everyone.
01:03This is part of the program of our President to lower the price of the main products, especially rice, and to have a good effect on inflation.
01:14Green mango rice from Vietnam can be bought for 45 pesos per kilo in BPI.
01:20Well-milled rice from local farmers is also being imported directly.
01:24That's why rice is cheaper in the program.
01:27The agency also assured that the rice supply is sufficient even if it rains and there are still many storms expected.
01:33Our supply is coming from a very strong harvest last year of 20 million metric tons.
01:39Plus, in this last dry season, our harvest was also good.
01:45In fact, the NFA was able to procure a record 3.5 million bags.
01:51Their target is only 3.36 million bags.
01:53And then, the import data of BPI this July was 101,000 metric tons.
02:02Overall, from January to the third week of July, it was 2.4 million metric tons, which is higher than the level of the same period last year.
02:14Up to 150 bags of rice were brought to Kadiwa BPI for the launching of the Rice for All program.
02:20The new program is the continuation of the 29 pesos rice program, which provides cheaper rice for 29 pesos per kilo, only for vulnerable sectors.
02:30For now, 45 pesos per kilo of rice is available in four Kadiwa outlets.
02:35These include the Bureau of Land Industries in Manila, FDI in Taguig City, Potrero in Malabon, and in Caloocan.
02:43The Rice for All program in BPI continues every Thursday until Saturday.
02:47Vel Custodio for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.