Tag: Rice Weevils
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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…
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