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NFA starts distribution of high-grade Vietnam rice

THE National Food Authority (NFA) has started distributing the high-grade variety of Vietnam rice to NFA-accredited outlets and village halls in Zamboanga City.

NFA provincial manager John Robert Hermano said the distribution started last week in line with the NFA central office order dated November 3.

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Hermano said the high-grade variety of Vietnam rice is sold at NFA-accredited outlets and village halls at P30 per kilo.

"This (Vietnam rice) is a high-grade variety and 15 percent broken rice lang ito," he explained why it is sold at a higher price.

He said consumers need not worry about the price of rice the NFA has released because commercial rice prices have already gone down.

He said commercial rice now ranges from P24 to more than P30 per kilo.

Hermano said the Grade IV variety of Vietnam rice, which is sold at P18.25 per kilo, is still available.

According to Hermano, it is currently sold at 56 Tindahan Natin outlets in the different villages.

Aside from the Tindahan Natin, the Grade IV variety of Vietnam rice is also intended for the government's food school program. (Bong Garcia)

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