SB 284
Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 8, 2025
Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (Rice) Act
An Act Promoting Rice Security by Ensuring the Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice and Strengthening the Mandate of the National Food Authority, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act Number 8178, Otherwise Known as the 'agricultural Tariffication Act,' as Amended
In plain language
The RICE Act proposes to keep rice affordable by setting a minimum nine‑day national stock, letting the agriculture department inspect warehouses and seize hoarded rice, requiring registration of rice‑related businesses, allowing emergency imports, and giving the department power to set minimum farm‑gate (palay) prices, with penalties for non‑compliance.
Agriculture and FisheriesConsumer ProtectionPublic Order and Safety
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Authors · 2 Senators
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Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE)
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SBN-284 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch