The price ceiling on rice begins today despite the appeal of retailers to defer its implementation.

The government promises to offer financial subsidy and other forms of assistance to rice retailers who will incur losses.

And, a bill is filed in the House to encourage farmers to produce more rice stocks.

Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo speaks with Agri Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee.

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