Manila, June 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday reported the continuous expansion of its PHP20 per kg. rice program under the "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na," alongside efforts to refine the logistics framework to better serve the beneficiaries.

This came after the DA included Siquijor province in its pilot implementation of BBM Na in the Visayas region, making the program accessible in 123 sites nationwide.

These include 88 Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Centers, kiosks, stalls in public markets, local government units, and other agencies; as well as 35 Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and private companies-accredited establishments in the country.

"The launch of the P20 program in this magical island of Siquijor ser...