ILOILO CITY — In response to presidential directives outlined in Executive Order No. 39, the first wave of payouts to assist affected rice retailers started today, 13 September 2023 at the Iloilo City Vice Mayor’s Office.   EO. No. 39, which took effect in 5 September 2023, established price ceilings for regular milled rice (RMR) at continue reading : Rice retailers in Iloilo City receive gov’t subsidy