No need to hoard food supplies – Marcos Jr.President Marcos, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Metro Manila Council president San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora inspect the prices of rice and other basic goods at the Agora Market in San Juan yesterday. “We have sufficient supply of food, rice, all basic goods. Marcos said inspections are being conducted in different markets to ensure there is no sudden increase in prices of food. “If the fuel prices go up by May or June there might be a shortage. She noted that the upward adjustments in fuel prices cannot be avoided but the increases should not be unreasonable.

Source: Philippine Star March 18, 2026 16:34 UTC