In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to help
curb the impact of the rice
price cap, Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary
Benhur Abalos urged the
Metro Manila Councilors
League (MMCL) to pass
an ordinance to assist rice
retailers on the capital loss
that they may have incurred.
During MMCL’s
35th anniversary held in
Pasay City, Abalos enjoined the councilors to
enact an ordinance subsidizing rice retailers
through the temporary
suspension of the collection of market stall fees
or grant of discounts that
may alleviate the effect of
the implementation of the
rice price ceiling.
“Baka puwedeng magpasa kayo ng
ordinansa to empower
the mayor na magbigay
ng diskwento sa mga may
pwesto sa palengke na
rice retailers o ilibre ninyo
na yung kanilang stalls for
a month,” he said.
M a n d a l u y o n g
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cal government units that
passed an ordinance to
help rice retailers suspending the assessment
and collection of market
stall fees from rice retailers in Mandaluyong Public
Markets 1 and 2 from September 5, 2023, to October 5, 2023.
Earlier, the President authorized the distribution of payout of P5,000
to P15,000 to unregistered
small rice retailers and sari-sari store owners selling
rice affected by the mandated price ceilings on
rice.
Meanwhile, the
DILG Chief encouraged
the MMCL to strengthen
public order and safety within the metropolis
through the implementation of a unified closed-circuit television (CCTV)
system and other technological advancements to
fight and solve crimes.
He said the unified approach of Metro Manila councilors in the fight
against crime can lead to
improved investments and
progress. “Development is
almost synonymous with
peace and order. Kung
masama ang peace and
order, mahihirapan magkaroon ng investment.”
For her part,
MMCL President and
Caloocan City Councilor
Carolyn Cunanan said,
“As President of MMCL,
rest assured we will continue to achieve our vision
of united Metro Manila,
united in terms of services
and legislative excellence
for our constituents.”
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