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Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing the Department of Health (DOH) and its public hospitals to fully implement his landmark Sagip Saka Act that will allow them to purchase their food directly from local farmers and fisherfolk. Republic Act No. 11321, or the Sagip Saka Act, is a landmark law authored and passed by Pangilinan in […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for a broader partnership between the private sector, the government and farmers’ cooperatives to develop a sustainable coffee industry in Mindanao, particularly in light of the challenges posed by climate change and enhancing local competitiveness. “Embracing collaboration for collective action to enhance farmers’ resilience and profitability is essential. […]
Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to continue buying produce from local farmers, as he expressed his support for a bill in the House of Representatives that would compel both the national government and local government units to do the same. “Let’s support our own farmers by buying local. Mas malaki ang […]