The House of Representatives approves on third and final reading the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act embodied in House Bill No.8278.
The measure is listed by the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council as one of the priority legislation of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "The DA shall also ensure that salt is a priority commodity to be produced locally in areas or regions identified in this Act, as well as in the development plan for the salt industry," the bill read.
It will also provide development funds, technical assistance, and equipment to salt farmers and the industry. The support shall be commensurate to the size of the salt farm.