July 17, 2026 – AOC Chairman Donnies Alas, together with Managing Partner Ryan Sabug and Director Mary Ann Duguran, visited Rice Impact Corporation (RIC) at its facility in La Paz, Tarlac, for a business meeting and warehouse ocular visit. The AOC delegation was warmly welcomed by Renato Constantino, who oversees the corporation’s operations.

During the meeting, Mr. Constantino presented an overview of RIC’s end-to-end operations, demonstrating how the company supports the entire rice value chain—from partnering with farmers during the planting stage to rice procurement, processing, warehousing, and distribution to customers nationwide. As a social enterprise, RIC places farmers at the heart of its programs by providing them with sustainable opportunities and support that improve their productivity and livelihood. The discussion also highlighted the corporation’s commitment to delivering affordable, high-quality rice to Filipino consumers while maintaining an efficient, reliable, and sustainable supply chain.

The visit also provided an opportunity for both organizations to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and explore potential areas for future collaboration. Through meaningful discussions, AOC and RIC reaffirmed their shared commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and creating long-term value for the businesses they serve, as well as for the farming communities that benefit from RIC’s initiatives.

Following the meeting, the team toured the warehouse facilities to gain firsthand insight into RIC’s operations, inventory management, and quality assurance processes. The visit concluded with a productive exchange of perspectives, further strengthening the relationship between AOC and RIC and laying the foundation for future partnerships and collaborative initiatives.