The price ceiling on rice begins today despite the appeal of retailers to defer its implementation.<br /><br />The government promises to offer financial subsidy and other forms of assistance to rice retailers who will incur losses.<br /><br />And, a bill is filed in the House to encourage farmers to produce more rice stocks.<br /><br />Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo speaks with Agri Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee.<br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines
