The Department of Agriculture (DA) is working with market vendors to cap profits on rice, aiming to lower rice prices to P43 per kilo. DA officials have engaged vendors to promote a price ceiling, while more affordable rice will be available at Kadiwa Centers. Despite prior tariff cuts, retail rice prices remain high, with retailers expressing challenges in adhering to the price goals.
DA Pushes Profit Limits to Lower Rice Prices in Metro Manila
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