The leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has propelled the House of Representatives to exceptional legislative achievements, driving game-changing reforms of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that uplift farmers, secure food supplies, and lay the foundation for a prosperous and inclusive Bagong Pilipinas.
House Committee on Agriculture chairperson Mark Enverga also credited Romualdez’s “purpose-driven leadership in strengthening the House supermajority and delivering laws that address the Filipino people’s most urgent needs.”
He noted the passage of Republic Act 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, which classifies agricultural smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, and cartel operations as economic sabotage punishable by life imprisonment and steep fines.
“This law is a game-changer for our farmers and all Filipinos who rely on affordable food. It dismantles the decades-long control of cartels and manipulators in the supply chain,” Enverga said in a press release.
He also underscored the impact of RA 12078, which amends the Rice Tariffication Law to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund until 2031, and increase its annual allocation from P10 billion to P30 billion.
The law also authorizes the Department of Agriculture to import rice during emergencies caused by shortages or price surges, provided that local supply is inadequate.
As the country moves forward, Enverga called for sustained collaboration to maximize the impact of these reforms. ||
