Bill on serving half-cup rice pushed

ILOILO 1st District Rep. Janette Garin filed a bill limiting rice servings in restaurants to half a cup to cut food waste.

«The bill on serving half-cup rice in restaurants nationwide shall be revived and passed in Congress to minimize food waste, promote balanced and sustainable eating habits, and ensure healthier meal portions,» Garin said in a statement.

«Restaurant owners should also opt for sweet potato fries over regular potato fries, not only to add a flavorful twist to meals but also to enhance nutritional value,» she said.

Garin, a former Health secretary, said sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A and fiber.

«This increased reliance on sweet potatoes will likely bolster local farmers' livelihoods and contribute to the growth of sustainable agriculture within the community,» she said.

«It is high time to have it implemented in our count,» she said.