Manila, April 1 -- The National Irrigation Administration in Western Visayas (NIA-VI) has sold some 1.24 million kilograms of low-cost rice since its rollout in September 2024.

NIA-VI data showed that as of date, it has sold 604,356.26 kilograms (kg) of the "Rice for All" at PHP35 per kilo, and 63,899.30 bags (10kg/bag) of the "Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka" (BBM) rice at PHP29/kg.

"Our PHP29 per kilo rice is intended for 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) members, solo parents, PWDs (persons with disability), and senior citizens. We also have PHP35 per kilo, that's for everybody," said NIA VI public relations officer Danielle Pijuan said in an interview on Tuesday.

She said NIA prepared a total of 668,605.04 kgs for the "Rice for A...