Executive Secretary Ralph Recto says the Marcos administration’s free rice program has benefited about 7 million Filipino families nationwide. Recto made the statement while giving assurances through the government’s rice distribution initiative, which is being implemented in coordination with local government efforts. According to Recto, he led the distribution of free rice to 55,000 families in Oriental Mindoro as part of the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). Malacañang also tells the public that the government’s directive is aimed at ensuring that no Filipino goes hungry, especially those who need help the most. In addition, the Palace-linked report says the program continues to support local farmers, alongside feeding beneficiaries. Across the accounts, the reported figures focus on the nationwide reach—around seven million families so far—and the ongoing distribution activities, including the Oriental Mindoro rollout that involved tens of thousands of families during the week.