SEN. Francis Joseph "Chiz" Escudero has challenged the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to charge traders suspected of smuggling and hoarding rice.

Escudero said smuggling and hoarding are being blamed for the artificial shortage of rice and the price spikes of the staple in recent months.

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