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LTO will assist rice delivery vehicles nationwide.
The LTO has ordered its executives to assist cargo trucks delivering rice to ensure smooth distribution, especially in areas facing shortages or rising prices. Coordinating with the Department of Agriculture, LTO personnel will escort trucks to facilitate safe delivery. This follows the DA's declaration of a national food emergency to address the ongoing rice supply issues in the country.
LTO to Assist Cargo Trucks Delivering Rice Amid National Shortage
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has instructed its executives to assist in the smooth delivery of rice across the country, particularly in areas experiencing shortages or price increases. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, announced on Wednesday that personnel would be deployed to escort cargo trucks transporting rice, ensuring the unhampered delivery of this vital staple.
In coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other government agencies, LTO will facilitate the safe and efficient transport of rice from its source to various destinations. Mendoza emphasized the importance of cooperation among agencies to address the current rice supply issues.
The DA, led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., recently declared a national food emergency to address the rice shortage and unusual price hikes. Mendoza assured that resources and manpower would be mobilized to support this declaration, prioritizing the welfare of Filipino citizens amid the ongoing crisis.
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