Quezon City residents flock to the Kadiwa ng Pangulo store at the Bureau of Animal and Industry in Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, to buy rice at PHP20 per kg. on Thursday (May 22, 2023). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the continuity of the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program despite submitting his courtesy resignation. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)