00:00 Some rice sellers were not able to get assistance because they have a record of something wrong with their business or they are not included in the list of beneficiaries.
00:08 How can a judge judge that they should not give assistance just once?
00:13 Bernadette Reyes was shocked.
00:15 Elmer Asepcio closed his store today and he went to the market early to get financial assistance from DSWD for micro rice retailers
00:28 as a result of a loss due to the price cap on rice.
00:31 But he was not able to get assistance because he was not included in the list.
00:36 I was the only one who was not included.
00:39 We really need you to get back to us.
00:43 Because we cannot sell you for P41.
00:47 You are too high.
00:49 There are still things to check and fix in the record before he can get assistance.
00:54 The Department of Trade and Industry assured that all legitimate rice retailers will receive financial assistance.
01:02 As of now, more than 600 micro rice retailers have received financial assistance.
01:08 Even beyond September 14, tomorrow, the money that is included in the qualified beneficiary will be received.
01:18 In President Bongbong Marcos' view, the price cap will be implemented properly.
01:23 Those who do not want to sell their rice will slowly come out because they are sure that they will receive something in return for their loss due to the high price they bought.
01:41 But what about those like Ms. Flor who is not on the list but is selling rice worth P1.
01:47 It's hard to buy because you need a lot of capital.
01:51 Maybe it will stop because the price is going down.
01:57 The group of rice retailers said that they hope that the general merchandising will be included in the business and that rice will be sold.
02:06 General merchandising is because the store is included in the market.
02:12 So the rice should be included.
02:14 They will verify if there is a rice store.
02:19 According to DTI, it may be heard in their grievance and help desk to include the name of the retailer on the list.
02:26 But it will still go through verification.
02:29 Marikina Second District Representative Stella Kimbo of the Panokalang Batas also agreed to use the fund from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, ORSEP,
02:39 to expand the assistance to rice retailers.
02:42 Maybe another round of payout is possible.
02:45 According to my bill, I'm saying in a rice emergency situation, remove those constraints and allow DA to program it as they deem fit.
02:57 In the Senate, Senator Risa Contiveros signed a resolution to investigate her alleged involvement with the rice police.
03:06 For GMA Integrated News, Brenette Reyes, NKTUTOK 24 Hours.
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