Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday assured a stable supply of rice for the P20 program and urged beneficiaries to register online.

The online registration comes amid the rising demand for the PHP20 per kilogram rice under the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program in Kadiwa ng Pangulo sites due to the ongoing effects of oil price surges caused by Middle East tensions.

In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the DA will continually cater to the needs of the members of the vulnerable sector.

"We implemented online registration to ensure that the most vulnerable sectors benefit from the PhP20 per kilo rice, especially during these challenging times," Tiu Laurel said.

The DA chief assured tha...