THE NATIONAL Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) XI announced that the elderly can buy P20 kilo rice under the Murang Bigas Program.
The Department of Agriculture, through the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is implementing the Murang Bigas Program to the priority sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents.
“They may buy up to 20 kilos of rice per month at P20 per kilo, which is equivalent to P400 per beneficiary,” NCSC said in a statement on Thursday.
The agency said a group of 50 senior citizens will be accommodated per schedule, with a total allocation of 1,000 kilos of rice.
NCSC clarified that each senior citizen organization can only enroll in the program once each month.
Senior citizens are advised to coordinate with their federations and barangay association officers for proper coordination and scheduling.
Only a designated authorized representative can make the group purchase, which is every Friday, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the NFA compound, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City. Buyers are advised to bring their own empty sacks.
The representative is directed to present documents, including a photocopy of the NCSC Certificate of Registration and/or Recognition; Authorization Letter issued by the Senior Citizens Organization, Association, or Federation; photocopy of the Senior Citizen ID with signature, and
Barangay Certification confirming the residency of the listed senior citizens.
As of March 20, around six NCSC-registered associations representing a total of 300 members have availed of the benefit.
