(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Nov. 15, hailed the Senate passage of the Rice Tariffication Bill.
The bill, which President Rodrigo Duterte certified as urgent to address inflation, was passed on third and final reading with a vote of 14-0.
The House of Representatives passed its own version on third and final reading.
Panelo expressed confidence the measure would not encounter hurdles in the bicameral conference committee.
“We are likewise confident that through the enactment of this bill into law, we would be able to protect the rice industry from sudden price fluctuations and eventually ease the burden of the Filipino consumers from soaring prices,” Panelo said.
