Small rice retailers get cash aid

by Catherine S. Valente - Moises Cruz - Alexandra J. Furio - Aric John Sy Cua

Sep 10, 2023 12:18 am

AS ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the distribution of the P15,000-cash grant to micro retailers affected by the implementation of the rice price ceiling has started, Malacañang said Saturday.

'A total of 232 small rice retailers have received the P15,000 cash grant — 48 each in Quezon City and San Juan City, while 136 beneficiaries received the cash assistance in Caloocan City,' Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said in a statement.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

The Manila Times, media groups sign poll accord

Tax reform law rolls out red carpet for investors

National Book Awards winners bared

Nika weakens after cutting across NLuzon

World's biggest manning conference opens

PH, Poland boost legal cooperation

Quiboloy hospitalized over irregular heart beat