Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday expressed confidence in the Senate's backing to advance amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

This, after Senator Francis Pangilinan, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, during his visit to the DA Central Office in Quezon City on Monday, expressed support to prioritize the revision of the RTL to help ensure the welfare of farmers, boost productivity, and realize food security in the Philippines.

"With this visit of Senator Pangilinan, we are confident we could secure the backing of the Senate for these amendments that could ensure the modernization of the rice industry and the overall agriculture sector, securing a better future for our hardworking farm...