The KADIWA ng Pangulo program is set to launch its Rice-for-All initiative this week, offering well-milled rice at a lower price of P43 per kilo.
“The vision is to lower the price of this staple food under the Rice-for-All program to the most affordable level possible,” said Agriculture secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr.
“Rice sold under this program will be accessible to more consumers, thanks to our planned expansion of the KADIWA network. We expect to double our KADIWA outlets this weekend as part of a broader goal of reaching 169 stores by the end of the year,” he added.
The DA stressed the move aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to making essential food items more accessible to Filipino families.
Spearheaded by Food Terminals Inc., the Rice-for-All program will be available at various KADIWA ng Pangulo outlets nationwide.
Unlike the subsidized P29 program, which is targeted towards vulnerable sectors, Rice-for-All is accessible to all consumers.
The DA secretary reiterated the government’s goal of further reducing the price of rice under this program.
This weekend, 21 new KADIWA ng Pangulo stores will open in Metro Manila and Laguna, bringing the program closer to more Filipinos.
