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MANILA, Philippines--Senator Cynthia Villar -- the sponsor and principal author of the rice import liberalization law -- has opposed calls from various industry stakeholders to review the measure following the drastic declinVillar says new rice tariff law is ok; problem is its implementation
MANILA, Philippines--Senator Cynthia Villar -- the sponsor and principal author of the rice import liberalization law -- has opposed calls from various industry stakeholders to review the measure following the drastic decline in palay prices that only resulted in minimal cuts in rice prices. However, the lawmaker said there have been flaws in its implementation which the Senate would tackle through an oversight committee that she would lead. READ:Review of rice tariff law pushed "There is issue in the implementation of the law, not the law itself. The law is very good... We haven't tried the law then we are reviewing the law? What kind of people...Keep on reading: Villar says new rice tariff law is ok; problem is its implementation Read more











