Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star 

MANILA, Philippines — Beneficiaries of the P29 per kilo of rice program may now purchase up to 30 kilos of the staple per month as the Department of Agriculture (DA) tripled the allocation for vulnerable sectors.

Covered by the P29 per kilo of rice program are senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, indigents and beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps.

 Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the National Food Authority (NFA) supplies the rice stocks.

He said the P29 per kilo of rice is available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores.

The DA targets to implement the program nationwide, Tiu Laurel said.

“We urge you to take advantage of this new policy, which responds to the calls of our poor citizens for greater access to more affordable food, especially rice,” he said.

The DA launched the P29 per kilo of rice program in July last year.

The department is also implementing the Rice-for-All program, which allows consumers to buy unlimited amounts of rice at reduced prices.

Published Date: March 24, 2025