The Department of Agriculture and state-run Food Terminal Inc. on Friday urged citizens to refrain from panic-buying under a government subsidized rice program, saying that unusually large crowds at distribution sites are creating a misleading impression of a supply shortage.
Officials said the flagship P20-per-kilo rice program, known as “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, maintains sufficient supply despite reports of long queues in several areas.
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel assured beneficiaries that stocks remain adequate and noted that the National Food Authority continues to mill palay to replenish inventories sold through government-run…