The government is now looking into the possible collusion of traders, cooperatives and officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) in the hoarding of rice, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Jr. said the campaign against profiteers and hoarders will continue in a bid to stabilize food prices.

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