00:00The Department of Agriculture's target is to strengthen food security in the country by 2025
00:06in order to set a new record in the development and creation of the system of agriculture.
00:12In the first ever Management Committee Meeting this year,
00:16Agriculture Secretary Francisco Chu Laurel, Jr.,
00:20and the officials and employees of the government
00:23continued to strive for the well-being of farmers, fishermen, and consumers.
00:29This year's goal is to set a new record in the production of rice
00:35that can reach 20.46 million metric tons
00:39and to improve the logistics for vegetables and fruits that are rotting.
00:44Chu Laurel, Jr. believes that with the help of the government
00:48and the efforts of the agency,
00:50they will be able to achieve their goals.
