Mandaue seeks resolution with Capitol on spoiled rice

The Mandaue City government is working to settle its issue with the Cebu provincial government about the disposal of 397 unsold sacks of NFA rice, which were originally allocated for low-income residents.

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The city government's move follows the provincial government's decision to reject taking the spoiled rice from the Sugbo Merkadong Barato (SMB) program back into the Capitol's jurisdiction, after it failed to sell.

In an interview yesterday (August 14), City Administrator Gonzalo Malig-on said the city government remains committed to resolving the issue and reaching a fair agreement with the Capitol. But, while informal talks were already held, no concrete deal has been finalized, he said.

Malig-on said Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano intends to return the rice, but emphasized that the plan should be carefully studied first. “We will take it from there, but we will work it out pa,” said the city official.

In the meantime, the rice stored in Barangay Tawason will remain in the warehouse as there is currently no other place to transfer it.