Manila, April 30 -- Everyone, regardless of income status, will be eligible to purchase rice at PHP20 per kg. on May 1 in Cebu province as part of the government's pilot rollout of its rice subsidy program through Kadiwa stores, Malacanang announced Wednesday.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the initial offering will not be limited to indigent or vulnerable sectors but will be made available to the general public during its launch in Cebu.

"Hindi lamang po vulnerable sectors ang makikinabang. Bukas po, lahat ay puwede pong mag-avail sa Kadiwa stores sa Cebu (Not only vulnerable sectors will benefit. Tomorrow-everyone can avail of [the PHP20 rice] at the Kadiwa stores in Cebu)," Castro said in a...