Manila, May 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said a study is underway for the possible adoption of an application system used by the Cebu provincial government for a more organized rollout of PHP20 per kilogram of rice in Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites in the country.

The PHP20 per kg. rice program, dubbed "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" rice, was earlier launched in Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Center in Cebu on May 1.

The scheduled rollout in Metro Manila was moved on May 13 from May 2 in compliance with the "ayuda" (assistance) ban of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) 10 days before the May 12 midterm polls.

In an online press briefing, DA deputy spokesperson Assistant Secretary Joycel Panlilio said representatives f...