03 November 2015 - November has been declared National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) and this year’s theme is “Be RICEponsible in your Own Way Now (BROWN) 4 Good”. 

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) headed by Secretary Proceso J. Alcala requests every Filipino  to be “RICEponsible” by doing their share in their own little way by taking only what we can consume and by promoting a healthier alternative, brown rice, which can benefit not only ourselves but the whole community as well. Brown rice is healthier because it is more nutritious compared to white rice and it contains vitamin B, dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein, manganese, phosphorus, and iron. Other healthy alternatives which are also recommended are banana (saba), sweet potato (camote) and corn (mais).

In support of the National Rice Awareness Month and the DA’s aim to bring awareness to every Filipino regarding their “RICEponsibilities”, the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates will display a stand-up banner at the Consulate General premises and recite the “Panatang Makapalay” during flag raising for the whole month of November. END