Around 1,500 residents of Guimba, Nueva Ecija, took advantage of the P29 per kilo Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice sold at the newly opened Kadiwa ng Pangulo store.
The store is located in Division 6 of the National Irrigation Administration Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System.
At least 13 farmers and irrigators associations participated in the event, offering various farm products such as vegetables, meat, and rice.
Residents hope this affordable food program will continue to provide them with access to budget-friendly goods in the future.