Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday lauded the Department of Agriculture (DA) for swiftly starting talks with Vietnam and India for the steady importation of rice, ensuring the Philippines' sufficient supply of the staple. In a statement, the Leyte representative said, 'I commend the Department of Agriculture's quick response to our efforts in securing a stable and affordable rice supply for our country. 'This is a significant step toward fulfilling our commitment to the Filipino to put food on their table at prices within their reach,' he added.

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