The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released to the National Food Authority (NFA) P1.18 billion for the grant of a one-time rice assistance to all qualified employees and workers of national government agencies.
DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the release of the funds last April 12.
“As directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we shall ensure the welfare of our government workers by giving them assistance for their household needs and, at the same time, boosting the production of our rice farmers,” Pangandaman said in a statement.
The rice assistance will benefit 1,892,648 government workers, including Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) personnel.
Administrative Order No. 2, signed by President Marcos, authorizes the grant of one-time rice assistance at a uniform quantity of 25 kilograms for all qualified government employees.
The subsidy goes to state workers who are still in the service and/or engaged by government agencies as of Nov. 30, 2022.