ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Duterte expects better NFA efficiency under DA – PalaceThe senator ordered Piñol to curb corrupt NFA officials, organize rice importation, and increase demand of rice from local farmers. Pinol that could make a dent in our rice supply situation these days,” Pangilinan said. The senator emphasized that the rice supply could be affected following Typhoon Ompong’s damage on farms in Northern and Central Luzon. Pangilinan was among the senators who complained about the leadership of NFA, which he said was responsible for the rice shortage in the country. /eeREAD: Senators blame NFA for rice shortage, high pricesADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2018 11:37 UTC