P27/kg NFA rice to remain available under Rice Tariffication Act -- Agriculture chief

THE National Food Authority (NFA) has assured the public that its P27 per kilo rice would still be available in the markets even with the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) under the Rice Tariffication Act.

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, chairman of the NFA Council, which approved the amended IRR on Tuesday, said the NFA would adopt the 'rolling buffer stocking' scheme and buy palay from local farmers all-year round with an optimal level of buffer stocks good for 30 days.