MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla wants the rice tariffication law amended as he seeks to restore the role of the National Food Authority (NFA) in managing the country’s supply chain. ADVERTISEMENTPadilla’s measure was lodged in light of the House of Representatives’ ongoing push for amending the Rice Tariffication Law. READ: House OKs proposed rice tariff law amendments on 2nd readingSenators Cynthia Villar, Sonny Angara and Nancy Binay earlier said the government needs to carefully study plans to reinstate the mandate of NFA to buy and sell rice. However, agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law do not necessarily seek to bring back the “full power” of the NFA. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPREAD: DA chief says RTL amendments won’t restore ‘full power’ of NFA

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 15, 2024 16:45 UTC