(February 13 2026) Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Don Artes and other officials ,leads the ceremonial launching of P20 “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” Rice project, LGU expansion rollout, held in San Juan City hall, Metro Manila, on Friday February 13, 2026. Under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative, the government is offering quality rice at P20 per kilo to ease the burden on vulnerable and low-income sectors. Photo/Analy Labor ANALY LABOR