Recto: Marcos gov’t’s free rice program benefits 7 million families

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 7 million Filipino families nationwide have benefited from the Marcos government’s rice distribution program, with Malacañang assuring the public that no Filipino goes hungry, especially those in need.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto made the commitment when he led the distribution of free rice to 55,000 families in Oriental Mindoro ...