DA Says Promised P20/Kilo Rice Price Now Unachievable Due to Rising Costs

The Department of Agriculture states that the P20-per-kilo rice price pledged during President Marcos's campaign is no longer feasible as escalating fertilizer, transport, and fuel expenses continue to inflate production costs.

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DA: P20/kilo rice market price now out of reach

The P20-per-kilo market price for rice promised by President Marcos during his 2022 campaign is now out of reach as rising fertilizer, transport and fuel costs continue to drive up rice production expenses, according to the Department of Agriculture.

By EJ Macababbad

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DA Says Promised P20/Kilo Rice Price Now Unachievable Due to Rising Costs

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