By Prince Golez
Malacañang has assured immediate and medium-term support to deal with the rising cost of food commodities.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement amid high prices for food and agricultural products despite the price freeze due to the coronavirus disease.
“Sa lalong mabilis na panahon nag-aangkat po ang ating Department of Agriculture ng baboy galing po sa Visayas at Mindanao at iba pang mga ASF (African swine fever)-free areas ng Luzon.” Roque said in a televised briefing Tuesday.
The government, he also said, would also implement the “Bantay ASF sa Barangay” program to prevent the spread of disease.
“Para naman po sa gulay at sa mga prutas, ang immediate steps po iyong enforcement ng SRP – suggested retail price; intensify po natin ang vegetable and fruit production; expand Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita.
“Tapos magpapadala pa po ang mga rehiyon nang mas maraming gulay at prutas sa Metro Manila, sa NCR. I-expand po natin ang urban agriculture, iyong Gulayan sa Paaralan at Barangay. Nagdi-distribute na rin po nang mas maraming mga seeds at planting materials,” the Palace official added.
Medium-term solutions also include the expansion of aquaculture and joint fishing of commercial and municipal fisherfolk.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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