A measure seeking the imposition of life imprisonment against individuals, associations and organizations found engaged in rice smuggling is gaining support from the public.

Rep. Emil Ong of Northern Samar and former administrator of the National Food Authority (NFA) filed House Bill (HB) 3987 which seeks the imposition of life sentence against those found guilty of rice smuggling.

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