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Reversing its longstanding policy, the government plans to release stockpiled rice for emergency use if distribution problems occur, not just when there is a bad harvest.
THE National Food Authority (NFA) will release rice buffer stock to local government units, Kadiwa stores, and government entities at P33 per kilo following the food security emergency declaration.