BOOSTING FOOD SECURITY. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (seated, center) and Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas (seated, left) grace the inauguration of the Mega Manufacturing Plant in Santo Tomas town, Batangas province on Wednesday (March 1, 2023). The manufacturing plant is expected to strengthen the food security campaign of the province and has employed more than 1,000 residents. (Photo courtesy of Batangas PIO) CITY OF STO. TOMAS, Batangas - More than 1,000 residents of this city and nearby towns are now employed at a manufacturing plant here which was formally inaugurated on Wednesday. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas led the inauguration of the Mega Manufacturing Plant located in Barangay 4. The company is known for its brands of sardines, tuna, canned fruits and vegetables. Provincial Public Information Officer Jenny Aguilera told the Philippine News Agency that the plant started its operations late last year, employing over a th
The Marcos administration will introduce the use of biofertilizers to farmers to reduce the country’s dependence on imported and petroleum-based fertilizers in the wake of concerns over the rising prices of the commodity.
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HOPEFUL. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual is hopeful about the renewal of the Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP+) trade pact with the European Union (EU) following his recent meeting with several EU lawmakers. He said the country is already compliant to the obligations required by EU such as on labor, human rights, environment and governance. (file photo) MANILA - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual is optimistic about the possible renewal of the Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP+) trade agreement with the European Union (EU) following a recent meeting with EU lawmakers. In an interview with journalists on Wednesday, Pascual said the meeting was "a very productive" one and among the topics that were discussed include the country's obligations with regards to labor, human rights, environment and governance. "And I explained that it doesn't require EU obligation for us to follow the principles that they are
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