Rice crisis in Philippines: ‘Food security emergency’ declared to check prices of staple food
The food security emergency declaration grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to instruct the National Food Authority to distribute buffer stocks to government agencies and local units. This measure aims to curb rising rice prices and shield consumers from further increases. This declaration is part of the government's ongoing initiatives to bring down rice prices.
The food security emergency declaration grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to instruct the National Food Authority to distribute buffer stocks to government agencies and local units. This measure aims to curb rising rice prices and shield consumers from further increases. This declaration is part of the government's ongoing initiatives to bring down rice prices.
