HB 1330
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the "Agricultural Tariffication Act", as Amended
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The bill creates the “Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act” to give the National Food Authority and the Department of Agriculture new powers to register and inspect rice warehouses, seize hoarded rice, import rice when supplies are low, keep a government buffer stock sourced from local farmers, set a floor price for palay, and penalize violations, all aimed at stabilizing rice supply and prices for farmers and consumers.
Agriculture and FisheriesConsumer ProtectionPublic Order and Safety
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