Sec. Tiu-Laurel, makikipagpulong sa PPA para gawing prayoridad ang pagpapadala ng agricultural products
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00:00 Agriculture Secretary Francisco T. Laurel Jr. was informed
00:05 by the officials of the Philippine Ports Authority or PPA
00:08 to ensure that the shipping companies in accordance with the law
00:12 that give priority to the transportation of agricultural products
00:17 The so-called meeting was held in accordance with the complaints
00:20 from the farmers and vegetable traders
00:23 regarding the transportation of agricultural products
00:26 Laurel was the first to ask PPA General Manager J. Santiago
00:31 to establish a partnership as a support
00:34 for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:37 to increase the production of food and make agriculture modern
00:42 The PPA also issued a law
00:45 that orders the shipping companies to take 25% of their cargo space
00:50 for agri-products and to give discounts
00:53 to maintain a sustainable food price
00:57 The PA also continuously monitors and ensures
01:00 that the law is strictly enforced
01:04 (upbeat music)