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Palace assures public of transparency in use of P10-billion rice fund

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Tuesday, Feb. 19, assured the public there would be transparency in the use of the P10-billion Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund, and no corruption. “Good governance is the hallmark of the Duterte Administration and the President has zero tolerance against corruption and wastage of taxpayers’ money,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, the Secretary of Agriculture would be accountable  for the rice fund, which will be derived from the 35 percent […]