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Philippines Agriculture; Future Trade Policy

Philippines Agriculture After remittances from overseas, agriculture and fisheries are the most important industries in the Philippines. A country of 114 million people of which one-quarter are engaged in agriculture. It is such an important sector that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos concurrently took the title of Agriculture Secretary. However, he is now having to import food to tamp down inflation, while complaining that the sector has been ignored and needs attention. In the search for how to improve the sector, one person has it correct. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George T. Barcelon says the sector must scale up and automate. He correctly notes that investment is needed, and investor...

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