May 23, 2025

Tag: RFA

  • Rice Weevil Scandal: Agriculture Secretary Vows Double-Layer Quality Control for RFA Program

    In a bold move to restore public trust, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has promised to implement a stringent ‘double-layer’ quality control system for the Rice for All (RFA) program. This announcement comes in the wake of disturbing reports of ‘bukbok’ or rice weevils found in some RFA rice sacks at a Kadiwa ng…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says Agriculture Secretary

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. During a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, Tiu Laurel shared that numerous supermarkets have expressed interest in joining…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol