Senate Minority Floor Leader Koko Pimentel III commended over 200 rice stakeholders from across the country who gathered for the 2024 National Rice Industry Stakeholders Conference.
The conference, organized by the Department of Agriculture-National Rice Program (DA-NRP) and the DA-Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), took place from November 25-27, 2024.
Pimentel stressed that while the conference is a significant step forward, it is just one of the many actions necessary to improve rice production and availability in the country.
“Collaboration and innovation are essential in building a resilient rice industry that supports both our farmers and consumers.”
“This is just one of the many steps we need to take to strengthen rice production and ensure availability for every Filipino,” the veteran legislator said. “Collaboration and innovation are essential in building a resilient rice industry that supports both our farmers and consumers.”
The seasoned lawmaker also echoed the call for responsible rice consumption dubbed as “Riceponsibility” to minimize food wastage.
“Ang bawat butil ng kanin na nasasayang ay pinaghihirapan ng ating mga magsasaka.
“Bawal ang extra rice kung hindi mauubos. Ang bawat butil ng kanin na nasasayang ay pinaghihirapan ng ating mga magsasaka. Let’s do our share to minimize food waste,” the seasoned lawmaker stressed.
The senator emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in strengthening the rice industry.
“The rice industry is vital to our nation’s food security and economic well-being. I applaud the Department of Agriculture and all the stakeholders for coming together to discuss solutions and chart a path towards a more prosperous and resilient rice sector,” he said.
“The conference provides a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exploring new technologies, and forging partnerships that will benefit Filipino farmers and consumers alike,” Pimentel added.
