DA secretary joins boodle fight to promote affordable rice

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel participated in a boodle fight alongside Department of Agriculture officials and several consumers on Thursday.

The event served as a public tasting of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) well-milled rice, priced at ₱20 per kilo.

The boodle fight, a traditional Filipino communal meal, provided a casual and engaging setting to showcase the affordable rice program and its accessibility to the public.

The participation of Secretary Laurel underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring food security and affordability for Filipinos.

By personally partaking in the meal, he aimed to demonstrate the quality and taste of the NFA rice, dispelling any concerns about its quality compared to commercially available rice. The event was designed to build public confidence in the program and encourage consumers to take advantage of the affordable rice option.

The ₱20 per kilo rice program is a key initiative of the current administration aimed at mitigating the impact of rising food prices on Filipino households.

The boodle fight served as a symbolic gesture, emphasizing the government’s dedication to making affordable and nutritious food accessible to a broader segment of the population.

The event’s success in showcasing the rice and garnering positive public attention will be a key factor in determining the program’s overall impact on food security in the Philippines.