Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevara conduct a special joint price and market monitoring activity at Paco Market along Angel Linao corner Pedro Gil in Paco, Manila, May 19, 2026. The inspection focused on the prices of imported rice and the implementation of the government’s ₱50-per-kilo rice program. Officials visited market stalls to check if vendors were complying with the mandated pricing policy. The monitoring forms part of the Department of Agriculture’s efforts to ensure affordable rice prices for consumers and enforce fair market practices. (via Mark Balmores | MB)<br /><br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews<br />
