Albayalde: the PNP pledges to safeguard food security, consumer rights

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Executive Oscar Albayalde assured the public that the police viewed food security as an important issue in the fight against illicit drugs

. The anti-crime policy will be similar to our commitment to the national policy on food security and consumer protection, "Albayalde said at a press briefing Monday at Camp Crame, Quezon City. waging war against unscrupulous traders who deliberately manipulate market forces for their own selfish gains that result in higher prices for basic and essential commodities, especially rice and food products. "

Duterte's Guidelines were heard in the State of the Nation address on July 23rd.

He also said that the issue of rice and other food products Smuggling goes beyond the economic issue because it affects Filipino families.

"These acts go beyond the economic question of fair trade. It is a matter of food security that the state has the duty to protect and prevent, "said Mr. Albayalde.

" I invite the directors concerned, chiefly the Operations Branch, reviewing all operational plans, directives, he added:

Albayalde pledged to strengthen the PNP's operations to prevent the food shortage that affects poor Filipino families.

"We can strengthen law enforcement against contraband, hoarding, theft, profit and illegal business practices," he said. the economic woes suffered by the poor because of the unreserved greed of rice cartels and smugglers, "he added.

In previous reports, opposition lawmakers have been urging the government to direct the efforts of law enforcement agencies to prevent the smuggling of rice, rather than focusing solely on the drug war and the alleged attack on passersby

"With this situation, the government can help the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation for the conduct of raids and inspection of rice warehouses, "said Senator Kiko Pangilina. it is better to use its strength in protecting Filipino staple foods to make sure they are available in the market at affordable prices for ordinary Filipinos, "he added. / ee

READ: Opposition senators warn the government about possible manipulations of the supply of rice

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