English: "The rising costs of basic commodities like rice not only worsens the condition of our poor countrymen, but also push those who live on fixed incomes or earn low wages closer or below the poverty line," he said in his resolution.
Filipino: "The rising costs of basic commodities like rice not only worsens the condition of our poor countrymen, but also push those who live on fixed incomes or earn low wages closer or below the poverty line," aniya sa sa kanyang resolusyon.