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Jervis Manahan

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MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Benteng Bigas Masterlist Registry System, which aims to streamline the operations of the government&#x27;s P20/kilo rice program.The registry system is an innovative way to manage the sale of P20/rice, which has widened its rollout over the past few months.It was developed by the DA-Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS) and will be formally launched as part of the broader celebration of Rice Awareness Month.Under the system, beneficiaries of the P20/kilo rice program will be given QR codes, which they may use to buy cheaper rice.This will also simplify the tracking of the beneficiaries of the program by creating a database of the beneficiaries.Those living in remote areas with limited internet connection will also be assisted by DA staff onsite.&quot;As much as possible, inensure namin na yung sites ay may internet connection,&quot; said Mel Breganza, DMD Acting Asst. Div Chief ICTS.Beneficiaries may also register in the system by providing proof like IDs, they have two months to register.DA-ICTS Chief Honorio Flameño said that intended beneficiaries of the subsidized rice program of the government can register at the designated P20 outlets. The beneficiaries need to bring valid identification cards for verification, a QR will be generated upon successful registration.By March 1, 2026, those with no QR codes will not be sold the P20/kilo rice.The registry system also features the P20 Benefinder is another module of the P20 Registry System that facilitates the verification of the target beneficiaries. Registered P20/kilo rice beneficiaries can already use the P20 Benefinder at https://p20.da.gov.ph/ to generate their QR codes and have them ready before purchasing rice at the P20 outlets. Aside from consumers, the P20 rice program also helps provide a market for locally produced rice that are bought at fairer prices by the National Food Authority.“With this online system, we can now step up the expansion of the P20 rice program to include other sectors such as teachers, security guards, and other transport sector workers like bus drivers and delivery riders,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said.Approximately 15 million households, or equivalent to about 60 million Filipinos, are benefiting from the subsidized rice initiative.

The Department of Agriculture has launched the Benteng Bigas Masterlist Registry System, which aims to streamline the operations of the government's P20/kilo rice program.

The Department of Agriculture has launched the Benteng Bigas Masterlist Registry System, which aims to streamline the operations of the government's P20/kilo rice program.

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DA launches 'Benteng Bigas Masterlist Registry System' to widen access to cheaper rice

Jervis Manahan,

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Published Nov 24, 2025 04:06 PM PHT

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