President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday highlighted the importance of partnership between the private sector, MSMEs, and local farmers in achieving a competitive agriculture industry.
"We also recognize the role of big corporations in [innovating] MSMEs, spurring their growth, and realizing their potential. Hence, I am very happy to note the objective of the KALAP to integrate small farmers and agri-entrepreneurs into the value chain of large companies. This will enable farmers and MSMEs to become more productive, profitable, sustainable, and globally competitive," Marcos added.
It is expected to build a network of agri-preneurs who will work together and contribute to the local economy, create job opportunities, and reduce the poverty level. "I have always said that in the difficulties that we are facing ahead, there is no sector of society that can manage the recovery by itself. And it cannot be done unless the different sectors of society are working together, working together and trying to implement a plan with a common understanding of what is needed to be done, with a common understanding of what people need, without forgetting every part of that sector or that area of the economy," he said.