Manila, May 20 -- Leaders of the House of Representatives on Monday called on their Senate counterparts to consider their version of the bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

House Bill (HB) 10381 is set for approval on Tuesday, a measure that seeks to restore the price stabilization and supply regulation functions of the National Food Authority (NFA).

Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez said he is hoping the Senate can still pass its own version of RTL amendments before Congress' sine die adjournment beginning May 25.

"Kung maipasa po natin ito at ma-isabatas at ma-implement sa mabilis na panahon, mapapababa kaagad natin ang presyo ng bigas by almost PHP15 (If we pass this [HB 10381] and enact into law a...