MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – On the 51st anniversary of his father’s declaration of Martial Law, President Bongbong Marcos signed a groundbreaking executive order that will ensure the Philippines’ agricultural growth.

The E.O. includes the re-conversion of subdivisions and high-rise condominium lands into sprawling rice paddies. Marcos said his vision is to bring about permanent rice self-sufficiency for the country, eliminating the need to import the staple commodity.

As expected, Senator Cynthia Villar has expressed fierce opposition to the new order. She said she will file a Senate bill voiding the E.O. and challenge it before the Supreme Court to protect her family’s investment in Camella homes and other real-estate projects.

Villar, as a trader herself, is also not happy that Marcos wants to totally eliminate rice importations.

Both supporters and critics of Marcos support the move.  After all, who needs a roof over their head when they can have rice in their belly?