c. Claim and Counterclaim. The price of rice increased from P18.00 to P20.00 per kilo because of rice the Secretary of Agriculture assured the public shortage. that the supply of the cereal is adequate for the next two months. The price will remain stable until the supply in the country is augmented by the Department of Trade and Industry is imported rice. closely monitoring prices in all wholesale and retail outlets. Source: Moving Ahead in English I, p. 85​