San Juan City鈥檚 P1,650 per sack (P33 per kilogram) NFA rice sale successfully launched on February 24, 2025, at San Juan City Hall, with all 1,000 sacks quickly sold out. The initiative, part of the Food Security Emergency Program of the National Government, was met with overwhelming demand, prompting the city to prepare for a second batch of distribution.
Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his gratitude to the residents for their participation and assured them that the City Government is already preparing for the second batch.
To further assist low-income residents, Mayor Zamora is also considering an alternative selling option: offering 5-kilogram packs of rice for P165 (P33 per kilo) to accommodate those who cannot afford to buy a full sack.
鈥淲e understand that not all families have the means to purchase 50 kilograms at once, so we are exploring ways to make this program even more accessible,鈥� he added.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who attended the launch, commended San Juan鈥檚 swift response to the national government鈥檚 call to provide affordable rice to the people. He praised San Juan鈥檚 execution as an outstanding model for other LGUs, emphasizing the city鈥檚 efficiency and dedication in addressing food security.
It can be recalled that San Juan was the first city to purchase rice from the Department of Agriculture to sell it to its constituents.
This initiative is part of the National Government鈥檚 broader strategy to stabilize rice prices and ensure food security for Filipino families. As market prices fluctuate, San Juan City remains committed to providing accessible and affordable staple food to its residents.
