Fake rice? Eat organic rice
DAVAO CITY — Organic food advocates here are encouraging local consumers to try out different varieties of organically grown rice in the local market amidst the growing concern about “fake” rice in the market. On Sunday, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Crime Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to investigate the alleged fake rice. Rice retailers were also warned by Duterte saying that they will be held accountable if proven that they are selling fake rice.