Braving the sun in the morning and later on the heavy downpours in the afternoon, Baguio residents including a toddler playing with a plastic bottle wait for their share of the NFA (National Food Authority) rice. For several weeks now, the long queues have been a common site even in Northern Luzon provinces, which are known for being among the country’s main rice granaries.

BY ACE ALEGRE
Contributed to Bulatlat
Vol. VIII, No. 17, June 1-7, 2008