The Department of Agriculture Region 9 Technical Director for Extension, LGU Support and Infrastructure, Constancio G. Alama said that aside from rice we should also eat and try other staples like adlai, banana, potato, cassava, sweet potato, corn and gabi which are even more nutritious than rice. (maa)

At the end of the program, the participants and the facilitating team recited the "Panatang Makapalay," with right fist on the chest, stating among other things the responsible consumption of rice. (maa)

The Department of Agriculture of Region 9 conducted a forum on "Food Staples Sufficiency Program" participated by different LGU's in Zamboanga del Norte and the members of the media held at Mibang Hotel, Dipolog City last July 25, 2013. (maa)