Stop rice Smuggling

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Created on Monday, 25 February 2013 Published Date

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (middle, seated) signs a covenant which aims to stop smuggling of agricultural produce especially rice in the country during a dialogue with the rice industry's multi-sectoral group held at the Philippine Coconut Authority Executive Hall, February 21, 2013.

The group led by Nueva Ecija 2nd District Representative Joseph Gilbert Violago (left, seated) aired their issues and concerns on the influx of imported rice in the market. In support of the DA’s rice sufficiency program, rice millers and other industry stakeholders agreed to work hand in hand with the Department of Agriculture, National Food Authority (NFA) and the Bureau of Customs to protect the country's farmers and other stakeholders by effectively monitoring and stopping the entry of smuggled rice and other farm products into the country. Looking on are NFA Orlan Calayag (right, seated), and members of the rice industry group. (Photo by Jose Lucas, DA Information Service)

 

 

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