00:00The Department of Agriculture encouraged the local farmers to grow tomatoes
00:05that are directly related to their families during this time of the year.
00:10The price of tomatoes dropped from Php 4 to Php 5 per kilo in some places.
00:16According to DAA Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa,
00:21the government can provide access to nearby markets and medical centers to sell
00:28their crops to local governments.
00:31Farmers can also ask for help from municipal agriculturists and DAA regional field offices.
00:38Meanwhile, the government is calling on traders not to take advantage of local farmers.
