Senator Kiko Pangilinan files a resolution seeking a Senate probe into ‘persistently high’ prices of food and agricultural commodities. This, after a nationwide survey found that 20% of Filipino families experience involuntary hunger.
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00:00Senator Kiko Pangilinan files a resolution seeking a Senate probe into persistently high prices of food and agricultural commodities.
00:11This after a nationwide survey found that 20% of Filipino families experience involuntary hunger.
00:17In a July 8th resolution, Pangilinan called for a review of current policies and actions to address rising food prices, including imports, price checks, and targeted subsidies.
00:30The inquiry will also recommend, quote, measures to ensure food affordability, strengthen food security, and protect the welfare of Filipino consumers.
00:39The government has so far lowered rice tariffs and set suggested prices for rice and pork.
00:46It has also started giving subsidies to the National Food Authority to sell rice at cheaper prices.
00:52Pangilinan is eyeing the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform.
00:57The 20th Congress will officially convene on July 28.
