00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. visited Benguet and was warmly welcomed by local farmers during his trip.
00:06He first went to the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post and later the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center,
00:12where he personally bought vegetables and spoke with farmers.
00:16The president said he was informed of transport issues affecting vegetable deliveries due to high fuel costs, which prompted his
00:23visit.
00:24He assured that the government is taking action, including support programs for truckers under the Dole Topad program and measures
00:31to strengthen food security.
00:34The Department of Agriculture also distributed farm machinery and inputs worth 15 million pesos to farmers cooperatives
00:40and confirmed plans for storage facilities and possible minimum pricing for highland vegetables.
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