00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. inaugurated a new flour milling plant in Sarayaya, Quezon,
00:05which aims to assure the country's food security.
00:09The facility is expected to help meet the country's demand and bolster economic growth.
00:13PTV's Kenneth Paciente has more.
00:16One, two, three!
00:21The country's food security will be further strengthened following the inauguration of
00:25a flour mill in Sarayaya, Quezon, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
00:30Spanning 10 hectares, the flour mill of Universal Robina Corporation is expected to process
00:361,320 tons of flour per day.
00:39When combined with the output of two other flour mills in Manila and Davao, the company
00:44will be able to produce up to 3,470 tons of flour daily, equivalent to approximately 104,000
00:51bags.
00:52According to the president, this will meet the country's high demand while also boosting
00:57the economy as it will create job opportunities in the region.
01:00In a time when every grain counts, this establishment will aid in ensuring that our people have
01:07the resources they need to nourish themselves and the future of our nation.
01:13With this new plant, the URC has positioned itself as a key player in our nation's food
01:18security, driving economic stability and innovation.
01:23The president also highlighted the contribution of this facility to the government's goal
01:26of ensuring stable and sustainable flour production in the country.
01:30He once again recognized the role of the private sectors as a government's partner in achieving
01:35its goals, especially in ensuring food security.
01:39This administration acknowledges the critical role you play in advancing our socio-economic
01:45growth, boosting farm productivity, supporting MSMEs, and ensuring the food security of our
01:52nation.
01:53We will continue to create a supportive environment for our partners in the private sector through
02:00laws and agreements that promote the interests of both manufacturers and consumers alike.
02:06According to URC, this demonstrates their confidence in investing in the country due
02:11to the stable economic environment under the Marcos Jr. administration.
02:15This 5.4 billion peso investment is an affirmation of our confidence in our economy and the conducive
02:24investment climate created in our country by our dear president.
02:29It's also a concrete manifestation of our steadfast support to improving our nation's
02:35food securities, fully aligning to the priorities of his excellency President Ferdinand Marcos
02:41Jr.
02:42This is now considered the largest flour plant of the private food and beverage firm, utilizing
02:46state-of-the-art automated technology.
02:49From PTV Manila, Kenneth Paciente, Balitang Pambansa.
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