Person has doubts about P20 rice as production continues
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On Wednesday, May 15, Cebu's incoming governor, Pamela Baricuatro, raised eyebrows when she expressed doubts about the long-term viability of the rice program doling out P20 thousand metric tons of rice, citing issues with the province's and local government units' budgets.
"I'm not convinced it's a sustainable move," Baricuatro said during a radio interview on May 15, 2025. "We'll see if there's funding available, right? But if not, we can't spend what we don't have. So, I've got to dig deeper and investigate."
Baricuatro plans to conduct audits and reviews of the Capitol and all local government units within the province's jurisdiction, refraining from making any decisions until she understands the situation better.
Baricuatro insists that capacity building in the province is crucial for clear and swift implementation of policies.
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Baricuatro, defying Garcia's administration, intends to revise the program.
The initiative temporarily suspended due to the election ban, will be reinstated post-elections.
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On our website Cebu, by Friday, May 16, rice distribution resumed in Cebu under the National Food Authority (NFA). / CDF
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Pamela Baricuatro, a first-time politician who triumphed over incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, won the Cebu gubernatorial election under the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party, with backing from former President Rodrigo Duterte[1][3][4].
Baricuatro emphasizes transparency and accountability in her governance, planning to scrutinize existing programs for sustainability[1]. Her background in managing foundations and serving on corporate boards may underpin her approach to evaluating the sustainability of local initiatives[1][3].
For more specific details about Baricuatro's stance on particular programs such as the P20 rice initiative, additional sources or direct statements from the Governor-elect would be needed.
- In response to the P20 rice initiative, Pamela Baricuatro, the newly elected governor of Cebu, has raised questions about its long-term sustainability due to concerns about the province's budget and funding.
- As Pamela Baricuatro delves deeper into audits and reviews of the Capitol and local government units, she aims to make informed decisions about the sustainability of various programs, including the P20 rice initiative, in her role as governor.
