PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday warned that the government will use the full force of the law against smugglers and hoarders whom he described as "weevils" that destroy the balance of rice supply and demand in the country.

In his speech during the distribution of rice at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila, the President ordered government officials to strictly implement policies and laws to address rice issues in the country.

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