P20 per kilo rice continues in Lapu-Lapu City

CEBU, Philippines — More than 260 sacks of subsidized rice were distributed across three sites in Lapu-Lapu City as the city government continued its P20 per kilo Rice Program for qualified residents.

The distribution was conducted on Thursday, June 25, at the Sports Complex in City Hall, Court 1 of the Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium, and Barangay Talima in Olango.

A total of 117 sacks were allocated for distribution at the Sports Complex, while 100 sacks were allotted to Barangay Talima. Meanwhile, Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) facilitated the distribution of more than 50 sacks at the City Auditorium.

The city government said priority was given to vulnerable sectors, displaced or retrenched workers, and indigent residents. Qualified beneficiaries were allowed to purchase up to 10 kilograms of rice each to enable more residents to benefit from the program.

The P20 Rice Program is available from Monday to Friday at Court 1 of the Lapu-Lapu City Auditorium and is also brought to different barangays across the city.

Following the June 25 distribution, the program was scheduled to continue in Barangay Baring on June 26, Barangay Bankal on June 28, and Barangay San Vicente on June 30. City officials said the July schedule is still being finalized, with daily distributions expected to continue.

“Kini nga programa usa ka tinuod ug sinsero nga paningkamot sa atong administrasyon aron masiguro nga ang mga yanong Oponganon adunay mapalit nga dekalidad ug baratong bugas,” Mayor Cindi King-Chan said.

The P20 Rice Program is subsidized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government in partnership with Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), helping ensure a steady supply of affordable rice for residents. (CEBU NEWS)