Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento recently convened the People's Committee, a special body composed of representatives of the various stakeholders of the City. Included in the agenda of the said meeting was a report on the Rice Situationer in Region 8.
The City Mayor presented figures regarding rice production and consumption in Region 8. These figures (which was provided by DA RO8 and updated on March 24, 2008) gave a reassuring picture of rice production/ availability.
The report acknowledged that There's a looming world rice shortage; and that it could impact on the country's export volume and consequently, food security. On the other hand, it noted that:
1. Both national and regional outputs continue to grow;
2. In Region 8, rice output in year 2007 grew by 143%, the highest for any region in the country and affording the region a sufficiency index of 115%;
3. Apparently, the best way to forestall the situation from ever happening is by relying on / appealing to our local capability to produce more, reduce post harvest losses and increase efficiency in rice use (i.e. reduce wastage in home consumption).
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