
No delay is too late. Despite delivery interruptions caused by restricted movements, Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in Albay had served more than 106,000 farmers in Region V and Region VIII. Through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Seed Program, almost 300 bags of certified inbred rice seeds were turned over to more than 160 municipalities. The local government units and partner-agencies facilitated transportation across borders and islands.