Challenge accepted: Piñol eats bukbok rice, galunggong

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MANILA, Philippines – Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol sought to ease public concerns over consuming weevil-infested rice and galunggong (round scad) by sampling them himself on live television on Friday, August 31.

"Puwedeng kainin, ipapakita ko sa inyo.... Ako mismo nagsaing nito (It's edible, I'll show it to you.... I cooked it ... via PK