The Department of Agriculture Ilocos region through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS), successfully held the “Run for RICEponsibility” fun run as part of the 2024 National Rice Awareness Month celebration.
More than 100 employees from the DA-Regional Field Office 1 participated in the event to support the advocacy for responsible rice consumption. The top five finishers were rewarded with cash prizes and certificates of recognition.
The activity aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of mindful rice consumption and promote healthier alternatives, such as brown rice.
“Run for RICEponsibility” is one of the many strategies of the DA to encourage everyone to value rice not only as a staple food for Filipinos but also as an important component in achieving national food security.
NRAM is observed every November to raise public awareness about rice, promote better health among consumers, improve the income of local farmers, and attain rice self-sufficiency, among other goals.
