SEN. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has alerted the government against profiteers who may use the scare brought about by news on fake rice to increase rice prices.

Marcos, member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, on Tuesday warned that crooked rice traders may hoard rice supplies and create an artificial shortage to push up retail prices.

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