Local government units (LGUs) in the 42 target provinces of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Seed Program were recognized for their outstanding contribution in the rollout of the certified seeds to the rice farmers.

In distributing the seeds, Crisostomo Rabaca, provincial agriculturist of Zambales, said that the systematic implementation of the RCEF-Seed Program enabled them to properly perform on the ground. 

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Officials and farmers have commended the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) for leading the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Seed Program and co-implementing the RCEF-Extension Program.

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