When P20 Per Kilo Rice Acts as the Elite’s Shortcut to Harvest Political Support
Jullian Luchavez Rice is a staple food for Filipinos, and with prices surging since 2023, populist politicians make rhetoric out of rice costs, targeting those most affected by inflation. In the Philippines, rice is not just for eating—it’s for winning elections. For years, politicians have made empty promises to reduce rice prices. President Ferdinand Marcos […]




